Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR3
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
32
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
32
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
(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)
(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
Photography Glossary 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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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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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic ZR3
| FE-4030 | ZR3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus FE-4030
| ZR3 | FE-4030 |
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Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZR3
| FE-4030 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography information
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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 photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography features
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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 photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
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)
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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Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
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
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 with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
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
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
| Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic 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 |