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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched 13 months later than the FE-45 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-4030 scores against the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus FE-45

 FE-4030 FE-45 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FE-45 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus FE-45

 FE-4030 FE-45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4030 against the FE-45.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and FE-45.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger FE-4030 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography information
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography features
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography advice
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging information
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus FE-45
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus FE-45
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4030 Olympus FE-45
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $130