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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4030 was brought out at a similar time to the E90 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-4030 grades vs the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax E90

 FE-4030 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus FE-4030

 E90 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax E90

 FE-4030 E90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 vs the E90.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and E90.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography details
Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography details
Pentax E90 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
34
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
Pentax E90 Travel photography factors
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E90 Landscape photography advice
32
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging information
Pentax E90 Vlogging information
25
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax E90
 Olympus FE-4030Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.32 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $100