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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus FE-4000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and FE-4000 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-30 was unveiled 4 months before the FE-4000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-30 scores against the FE-4000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus FE-4000

 E-30 FE-4000 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus E-30

 FE-4000 E-30 

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus FE-4000

 E-30 FE-4000 
ReleasedMarch 2009July 2009Same generation
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 comes with external measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus FE-4000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-30 vs the FE-4000.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and FE-4000 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and FE-4000.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The E-30 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography info
72
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery power (750 per charge)
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography information
49
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (750 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
62
lighter than competition in class (136g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
low battery power (750 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
28
fairly wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
18
can't shoot video
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Olympus FE-4000
 Olympus E-30Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-30 Olympus FE-4000
Also called as - X-925
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-03-24 2009-07-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 695g (1.53 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 530 not tested
Other
Battery life 750 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,299 $130