Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax RS1500
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax RS1500 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released March 2011
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Below, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was introduced 14 months earlier than the RS1500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-4030 scores vs the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax RS1500
| FE-4030 | RS1500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus FE-4030
| RS1500 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax RS1500
| FE-4030 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 and the RS1500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and RS1500.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-03-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 life | - | 260 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $130 | $150 |