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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched 3 years before the TG-820 iHS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-4030 grades vs the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 FE-4030 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus FE-4030

 TG-820 iHS FE-4030 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 FE-4030 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 against the TG-820 iHS.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus FE-4030 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
34
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography details
32
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4030 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,030k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 gr (0.32 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $500