Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E85
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax E85
| FE-4030 | E85 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax E85
| FE-4030 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | September 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical 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.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax 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 |
