Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-4030 was introduced 6 years prior to the TS30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-4030 scores versus the TS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic TS30
FE-4030 | TS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2010 | More recent by 60 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic TS30
FE-4030 | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 features physical measurements 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 TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the TS30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and TS30.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS30 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $130 | $180 |