Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM1
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced November 2011
- Successor is Olympus E-PM2
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus E-PM1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the E-PM1 (12MP) is pretty close but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-4030 was unveiled 22 months prior to the E-PM1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-4030 scores against the E-PM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus E-PM1
FE-4030 | E-PM1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus FE-4030
E-PM1 | FE-4030 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 22 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 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-PM1
FE-4030 | E-PM1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM1 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus E-PM1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 and the E-PM1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and E-PM1 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and E-PM1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus FE-4030 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-11-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) | 265 gr (0.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $130 | $499 |