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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR3

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

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus FE-4030

		

		

			
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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).
Compare the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
	
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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
57
 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
35
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
37
 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)
65
 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
33
 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
26
 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
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