Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-01

Here, we are looking at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-01, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very close but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-4030 was announced 3 years prior to the K-01 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades against the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the K-01.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and K-01.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-01 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.