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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(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
Olympus E-PM1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus E-PM1

 FE-4030 E-PM1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus FE-4030

 E-PM1 FE-4030 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2010Newer by 22 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus E-PM1

 FE-4030 E-PM1 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography factors
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Olympus E-PM1
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
45
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography advice
32
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging features
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus E-PM1
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus PEN E-PM1
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