Reasons to choose FE-5030
Released in 2009, FE-5030 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 124 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus FE-5030
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
FE-503028 mm²
Lumix DMC-S1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FE-5030 and Lumix DMC-S1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FE-5030MetricLumix DMC-S1
12 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.52 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
2.31 µm²Pixel area2.29 µm²
43.28 MP/cm²Pixel density43.64 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
124 gWeight100 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion LI-42B rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FE-5030 and Lumix DMC-S1 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-S1 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-S1 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-S1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-S1
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-S1 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 100 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.