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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was announced very close to the TS2 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-4030 grades against the TS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic TS2

 FE-4030 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus FE-4030

 TS2 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic TS2

 FE-4030 TS2 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 features physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 versus the TS2.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and TS2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $350