Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(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
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2012
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Lets take a closer look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-4030 was released 3 years prior to the TG-1 iHS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-4030 scores vs the TG-1 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| FE-4030 | TG-1 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus FE-4030
| TG-1 iHS | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 28 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
| FE-4030 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys 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) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 versus the TG-1 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and TG-1 iHS.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-05-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| 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 | - | 350 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $399 |