Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030
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95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2010

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FE-3010 was brought out 12 months earlier than the FE-4030 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-3010 grades against the FE-4030 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 & Olympus FE-4030. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus FE-3010
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus FE-4030
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 versus the FE-4030.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and FE-4030 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and FE-4030.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 108 gr (0.24 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $140 | $130 |