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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 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
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-50
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very similar but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FE-4030 was revealed 3 years prior to the K-30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-4030 grades versus the K-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax K-30

 FE-4030 K-30 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus FE-4030

 K-30 FE-4030 
IntroducedOctober 2012January 2010More recent by 34 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax K-30

 FE-4030 K-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 versus the K-30.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and K-30 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and K-30.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-4030 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-30 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Pentax K-30
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-30 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Sports photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery power (410 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography information
32
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-30 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax K-30
 Olympus FE-4030Pentax K-30
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Pentax K-30
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-10-29
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 lb) 650g (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1129
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $525