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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched 12 months later than the SP-565UZ and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-4030 matches up against the SP-565UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FE-4030 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus FE-4030

 SP-565UZ FE-4030 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 FE-4030 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 features external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 against the SP-565UZ.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent FE-4030 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
32
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $400