Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax RZ18
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax RZ18 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-4030 was revealed 20 months earlier than the RZ18 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-4030 matches up against the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax RZ18
| FE-4030 | RZ18 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus FE-4030
| RZ18 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax RZ18
| FE-4030 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 features outside 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) while the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 and the RZ18.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and RZ18.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2011-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $130 | $210 |
