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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus SZ-10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus SZ-10

 FE-4030 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus FE-4030

 SZ-10 FE-4030 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SZ-10

 FE-4030 SZ-10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging factors
25
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SZ-10
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus SZ-10
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
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