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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS3 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 ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 8 months later than the ZS3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-4030 scores against the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FE-4030 ZS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus FE-4030

 ZS3 FE-4030 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZS3

 FE-4030 ZS3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the ZS3.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and ZS3.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer FE-4030 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography advice
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography information
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 lb) 229g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $200