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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was announced around the same time to the ZR3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FE-4030 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus FE-4030

 ZR3 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZR3

 FE-4030 ZR3 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 vs the ZR3.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and ZR3.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography features
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
25
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $280