Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Announced February 2011
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-4030 was released 13 months before the SZ-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-4030 grades against the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus SZ-10
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus FE-4030
SZ-10 | FE-4030 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SZ-10
FE-4030 | SZ-10 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SZ-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the SZ-10.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and SZ-10.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus SZ-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 lb) | 215g (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $130 | $300 |