Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-P2
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the E-P3 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and E-P3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-4030 was introduced 19 months prior to the E-P3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the E-P3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus PEN E-P3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus E-P3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus E-P3
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus FE-4030
E-P3 | FE-4030 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus E-P3
FE-4030 | E-P3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 features external 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 E-P3 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the E-P3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and E-P3 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and E-P3.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-4030 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus FE-4030 will resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus PEN E-P3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2011-08-17 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) | 369 gr (0.81 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $130 | $0 |