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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-4030 scores against the SZ-16 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 FE-4030 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus FE-4030

 SZ-16 iHS FE-4030 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 FE-4030 SZ-16 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and SZ-16 iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography information
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (220 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging details
25
rather wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen 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 speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $230