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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5020 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-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-935
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4030 was announced 6 months after the FE-5020 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-4030 scores vs the FE-5020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FE-4030 FE-5020 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FE-5020 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus FE-5020

 FE-4030 FE-5020 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus FE-5020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the FE-5020.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and FE-5020.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus FE-4030 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (137g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
pretty wide (24mm)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging highlights
25
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus FE-5020
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as - X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $160