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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus FE-4030, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is very close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FE-4030 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was introduced 4 months prior to the FE-4030 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-600 grades versus the FE-4030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus FE-4030

 E-600 FE-4030 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus E-600

 FE-4030 E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus FE-4030

 E-600 FE-4030 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus FE-4030 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-600 compared to the FE-4030.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and FE-4030 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and FE-4030.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-600 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus FE-4030 will render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-600
Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-600
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 shots)
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging advice
18
no video
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus FE-4030
 Olympus E-600Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-600 Olympus FE-4030
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-30 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 grams (1.14 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $130