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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic TS30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic TS30

 FE-4030 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus FE-4030

 TS30 FE-4030 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 60 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic TS30

 FE-4030 TS30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography highlights
34
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
74
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
25
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic TS30
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
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