Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus E-PM2
FE-4030 | E-PM2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus FE-4030
E-PM2 | FE-4030 | |||
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Launched | May 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus E-PM2
FE-4030 | E-PM2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | |
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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 |