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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched 13 months after the FE-5010 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-4030 grades vs the FE-5010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FE-4030 FE-5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FE-5010 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus FE-5010

 FE-4030 FE-5010 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus FE-5010 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the FE-5010.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and FE-5010.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer FE-4030 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others (130 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
lighter than others (130g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
25
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus FE-5010
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4030 Olympus FE-5010
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $130