Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-310
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-310 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-4030 was brought out 12 months earlier than the TG-310 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-4030 grades vs the TG-310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-310. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus TG-310
FE-4030 | TG-310 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-310
FE-4030 | TG-310 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus TG-310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 against the TG-310.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and TG-310.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus TG-310 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 lbs) | 155g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" 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 life | - | 150 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $130 | $0 |