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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was announced 5 months prior to the FE-4030 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-4000 grades versus the FE-4030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FE-4000 FE-4030 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FE-4030 FE-4000 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus FE-4030

 FE-4000 FE-4030 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 offers external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 versus the FE-4030.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and FE-4030.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus FE-4030 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (136g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography info
62
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
25
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus FE-4030
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus FE-4030
Alternative name X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $130