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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

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

 FE-4030 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus FE-4030

 6020 FE-4030 

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

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
35
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
33
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
26
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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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

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