Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR1
95 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-4030 was unveiled 6 months later than the ZR1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-4030 scores vs the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic ZR1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZR1
| FE-4030 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | July 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 versus the ZR1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and ZR1.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2009-07-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine V |
| 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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| 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 | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 grams (0.32 lb) | 158 grams (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $130 | $280 |
