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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was revealed 3 years prior to the TS20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-4030 matches up against the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic TS20

 FE-4030 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus FE-4030

 TS20 FE-4030 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic TS20

 FE-4030 TS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 provides external 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 TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 against the TS20.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and TS20.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography features
Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $179