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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 6 months later than the P80 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-4030 grades vs the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax P80

 FE-4030 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus FE-4030

 P80 FE-4030 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax P80

 FE-4030 P80 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4030 vs the P80.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and P80.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus FE-4030 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Pentax P80 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Pentax P80 Sports photography information
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
Pentax P80 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than competitors (125g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Pentax P80
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax P80
 Olympus FE-4030Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Pentax Optio P80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical 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 - D-LI68
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 1 1
Price at release $130 $200