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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K100D S 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
  • Released January 2010
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D
  • Replacement is Pentax K200D
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 2 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FE-4030 scores against the K100D S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax K100D S

 FE-4030 K100D S 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2007Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Olympus FE-4030

 K100D S FE-4030 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax K100D S

 FE-4030 K100D S 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K100D S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 and the K100D S.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and K100D S is 95 and 65 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and K100D S.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus FE-4030 will produce more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger FE-4030 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography details
Pentax K100D S Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Sports photography highlights
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography information
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography information
32
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D S as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax K100D S
 Olympus FE-4030Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Pentax K100D Super
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-01-07 2007-06-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 646 gr (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $520