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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FE-3010 FE-4030 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FE-4030 FE-3010 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus FE-4030

 FE-3010 FE-4030 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography details
26
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
25
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus FE-4030
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus FE-4030
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