Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-4030 was manufactured 6 years prior to the ZS45 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-4030 scores vs the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic ZS45
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus FE-4030
ZS45 | FE-4030 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2010 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZS45
FE-4030 | ZS45 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the ZS45.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and ZS45.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS45 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 350 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $130 | $300 |