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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out 24 months prior to the VG-160 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-4030 matches up against the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus VG-160

 FE-4030 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus FE-4030

 VG-160 FE-4030 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VG-160

 FE-4030 VG-160 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with 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) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 against the VG-160.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and VG-160.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (165 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than competition in class (125g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (165 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (165 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
30
relatively wide (26mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus VG-160
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4030 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 4cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 165 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $90