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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is pretty close but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the E-PM2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-4030 grades against the E-PM2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus E-PM2

 FE-4030 E-PM2 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus FE-4030

 E-PM2 FE-4030 
LaunchedMay 2013January 2010Fresher by 41 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus E-PM2

 FE-4030 E-PM2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 offers external dimensions 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-PM2 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 and the E-PM2.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and E-PM2 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and E-PM2.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus E-PM2 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
Olympus E-PM2 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography information
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Olympus E-PM2
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
offers focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus E-PM2
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4030 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-07 2013-05-21
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus range 4cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
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 All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 932
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $448