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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out around the same time to the 7030 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-4030 scores against the 7030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus 7030

 FE-4030 7030 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus FE-4030

 7030 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 7030

 FE-4030 7030 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the 7030.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and 7030.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Olympus 7030
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography info
Olympus 7030 Sports photography info
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography factors
32
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 7030
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also referred to as - mju 7030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $179