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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the TG-810 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-4030 scores versus the TG-810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus TG-810

 FE-4030 TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus FE-4030

 TG-810 FE-4030 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-810

 FE-4030 TG-810 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-4030 and the TG-810.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and TG-810 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and TG-810.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography features
Olympus TG-810 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
64
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography highlights
32
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging information
25
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4030 Olympus TG-810
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
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 distance 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $428