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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-M1X 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 E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus E-M1X, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and E-M1X (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-4030 was revealed 10 years prior to the E-M1X and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the E-M1X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus E-M1X

 FE-4030 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus FE-4030

 E-M1X FE-4030 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2010More recent by 110 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus E-M1X

 FE-4030 E-M1X 

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 has external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has proportions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus E-M1X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 against the E-M1X.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and E-M1X is 95 and 54 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and E-M1X.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-4030 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography features
Olympus E-M1X Street photography features
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (870 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
good battery (870 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
32
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
25
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
heavier than competition (997 grams)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-07 2019-01-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 121
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 lb) 997g (2.20 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
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
Battery life - 870 images
Battery form - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single 2
Retail pricing $130 $2,999