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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SP-820UZ which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 FE-4030 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus FE-4030

 SP-820UZ FE-4030 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 FE-4030 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. 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 SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the SP-820UZ.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and SP-820UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
34
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
55
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (485g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
32
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
35
pretty wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
25
pretty wide (22mm)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (485 grams)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.32 lb) 485 grams (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $299