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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3 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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus E-P3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus E-P3

 FE-4030 E-P3 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus FE-4030

 E-P3 FE-4030 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus E-P3

 FE-4030 E-P3 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
Olympus E-P3 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography details
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography features
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography features
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
60
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography factors
32
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Olympus E-P3
25
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus E-P3
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus PEN E-P3
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