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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured about the same time to the 8010 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-4030 grades vs the 8010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus 8010

 FE-4030 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus FE-4030

 8010 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 8010

 FE-4030 8010 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 8010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 versus the 8010.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and 8010 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and 8010.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus FE-4030 to produce more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography advice
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
resolution is good (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography advice
Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (245 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging info
Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (245 grams)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4030 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also Known as - mju Tough 8010
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $600