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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E85 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 E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed September 2009
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 4 months after the E85 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-4030 scores vs the E85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax E85

 FE-4030 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus FE-4030

 E85 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax E85

 FE-4030 E85 
RevealedJanuary 2010September 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax E85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 versus the E85.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and E85.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus FE-4030 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
Pentax E85 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Pentax E85
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
Pentax E85 Landscape photography factors
32
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
23
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
Pentax E85 Vlogging details
25
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax E85
 Olympus FE-4030Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-4030 Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $0