Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-2 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was unveiled 4 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-4030 grades against the TG-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| FE-4030 | TG-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus FE-4030
| TG-2 iHS | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
| FE-4030 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4030 versus the TG-2 iHS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and TG-2 iHS.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-4030 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2013-06-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| 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 Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| 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 | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $380 |