Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax I-10
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Released January 2010

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FE-4030 was unveiled at a similar time to the I-10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-4030 grades vs the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax I-10
FE-4030 | I-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus FE-4030
I-10 | FE-4030 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax I-10
FE-4030 | I-10 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got physical measurements 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 I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 against the I-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and I-10.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Prime |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
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 | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lb) | 153 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $130 | $310 |