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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-1 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-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 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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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

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").

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The 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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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 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 28 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography information
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
good battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
25
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
36
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus 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