Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-3
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2010
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- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Launched March 2014
- Successor is Olympus TG-4
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Below, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-4030 was launched 5 years prior to the TG-3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the TG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus TG-3
| FE-4030 | TG-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus FE-4030
| TG-3 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2014 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 51 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-3
| FE-4030 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No 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-3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 provides external measurements 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-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 and the TG-3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and TG-3.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2014-03-31 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VII |
| 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146g (0.32 lb) | 247g (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 | - | 330 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $130 | $350 |