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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was introduced 5 months earlier than the ZS5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-4030 grades vs the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FE-4030 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus FE-4030

 ZS5 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZS5

 FE-4030 ZS5 
RevealedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 and the ZS5.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and ZS5.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus FE-4030 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography information
34
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $300