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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020 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 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released within a month of the 6020 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4030 matches up against the 6020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus 6020

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 6020

		

		

			
 FE-4030 6020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys physical dimensions 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 6020 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the 6020.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and 6020.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography features
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
28
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
28
 decent sensor resolution (13MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
48
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
34
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (13MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
Olympus 6020 Travel photography advice
65
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
 lighter than competitors in class (122g)
 environment sealing
 decent sensor resolution (13MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography features
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography features
32
 pretty wide (26mm)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (13MP)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
25
 pretty wide (26mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
31
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (122g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4030 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called as - mju Tough 6020
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-02-02
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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $279