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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released 12 months after the TS1 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-4030 grades vs the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic TS1

 FE-4030 TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus FE-4030

 TS1 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic TS1

 FE-4030 TS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 and the TS1.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and TS1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer FE-4030 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
33
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $380