Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8000
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36 Features
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94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 8000
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8000 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-4030 was released 7 months after the 8000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades vs the 8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus 8000
FE-4030 | 8000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | July 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus FE-4030
8000 | FE-4030 |
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Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 8000
FE-4030 | 8000 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with external 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 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 8000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the 8000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and 8000.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-4030 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger FE-4030 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 8000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Physical 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $130 | $380 |