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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7030

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

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus FE-4000

		

		

			
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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
Photography Glossary
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