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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released 4 years earlier than the TS25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-4030 grades vs the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic TS25

 FE-4030 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus FE-4030

 TS25 FE-4030 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic TS25

 FE-4030 TS25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 offers 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) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the TS25.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and TS25.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others (144 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than others (144 grams)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
33
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.40 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Battery life - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $180