Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PL2
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
- Successor is Olympus E-PL3
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PL2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the E-PL2 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-4030 was released 13 months before the E-PL2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-4030 grades against the E-PL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PL2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 & Olympus PEN E-PL2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus E-PL2
FE-4030 | E-PL2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus FE-4030
E-PL2 | FE-4030 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus E-PL2
FE-4030 | E-PL2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PL2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 against the E-PL2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and E-PL2 is 95 and 85 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and E-PL2.
Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus FE-4030 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2011-02-11 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Truepic V |
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 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lb) | 362 gr (0.80 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $130 | $0 |