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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 5 months before the 7030 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-4000 grades versus the 7030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus 7030

 FE-4000 7030 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus FE-4000

 7030 FE-4000 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus 7030

 FE-4000 7030 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers outside dimensions 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 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7030 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4000 versus the 7030.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and 7030.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus 7030 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Olympus 7030 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (136g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography advice
Olympus 7030 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Olympus 7030
62
lighter than others (136 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
Olympus 7030 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others (136g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus 7030
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus Stylus 7030
Otherwise known as X-925 mju 7030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9 and 4:3
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest 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 136 gr (0.30 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $179