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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P70 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
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released 11 months after the P70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-4030 matches up against the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax P70

 FE-4030 P70 
LaunchedJanuary 2010March 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus FE-4030

 P70 FE-4030 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax P70

 FE-4030 P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4030 against the P70.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and P70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent FE-4030 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P70 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
Pentax P70 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Pentax P70
34
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P70 Vlogging highlights
25
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax P70
 Olympus FE-4030Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Pentax Optio P70
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $200