Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W90
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W90 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FE-4030 was manufactured within a month of the W90 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-4030 scores against the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax W90
FE-4030 | W90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax W90
FE-4030 | W90 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with exterior measurements 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 W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the W90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and W90.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 range | 4cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $130 | $120 |