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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was revealed 18 months before the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-4030 grades versus the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic ZS7

 FE-4030 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus FE-4030

 ZS7 FE-4030 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZS7

 FE-4030 ZS7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 against the ZS7.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and ZS7.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-4030 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography factors
32
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging factors
25
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
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 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $350