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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Released January 2010
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released 13 months earlier than the S1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-4030 grades versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax S1

 FE-4030 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus FE-4030

 S1 FE-4030 
LaunchedMarch 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax S1

 FE-4030 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor 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") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 and the S1.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and S1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
Pentax S1 Sports photography features
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
Pentax S1 Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax S1
 Olympus FE-4030Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
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 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $174