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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-2 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 XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The FE-4030 was brought out 3 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-4030 grades against the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 FE-4030 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus FE-4030

 XZ-2 iHS FE-4030 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2010Fresher by 35 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 FE-4030 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus FE-4030 will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
manual focus
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
35
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (346g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging details
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
36
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (346g)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4030 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 346 grams (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $450