Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W60
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-4030 grades versus the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax W60
| FE-4030 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus FE-4030
| W60 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax W60
| FE-4030 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 versus the W60.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and W60.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus FE-4030 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger FE-4030 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-07-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 50 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| 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 | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| 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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $130 | $300 |