Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS3
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Replaced the Panasonic TS2
- Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-4030 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the TS3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-4030 scores versus the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic TS3
| FE-4030 | TS3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus FE-4030
| TS3 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic TS3
| FE-4030 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the TS3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and TS3.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2011-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) | 197 grams (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 310 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $130 | $380 |
