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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7010 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 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was announced 6 months later than the 7010 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-4030 grades versus the 7010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus 7010

 FE-4030 7010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus FE-4030

 7010 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 7010

 FE-4030 7010 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 features outer dimensions 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 7010 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus 7010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 against the 7010.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and 7010 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and 7010.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Olympus 7010 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Olympus 7010
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
Olympus 7010 Travel photography advice
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography info
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging factors
Olympus 7010 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 7010
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4030 Olympus Stylus 7010
Also Known as - mju 7010
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2009-07-22
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $200