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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was revealed 4 years prior to the XZ-10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4030 matches up against the XZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus XZ-10

 FE-4030 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus FE-4030

 XZ-10 FE-4030 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus XZ-10

 FE-4030 XZ-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the XZ-10.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and XZ-10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and XZ-10.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography details
35
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography information
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (221g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
35
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (221g)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $428