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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-4030 grades against the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus TG-6

 FE-4030 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus FE-4030

 TG-6 FE-4030 
IntroducedMay 2019January 2010Fresher by 114 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-6

 FE-4030 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 features outer 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-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 versus the TG-6.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and TG-6.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus FE-4030 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
68
good battery life (340 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (253g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
32
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
57
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
25
really wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than average (253 grams)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4030 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $449