Clicky

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax Q

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Released June 2011
  • New Model is Pentax Q10
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax Q Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The FE-4030 was introduced 17 months before the Q which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-4030 scores versus the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax Q

 FE-4030 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus FE-4030

 Q FE-4030 
ReleasedJune 2011January 2010More modern by 17 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax Q

 FE-4030 Q 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 and the Q.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and Q.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus FE-4030 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography details
Pentax Q Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography info
Pentax Q Sports photography info
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
Pentax Q Travel photography information
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (230 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax Q
 Olympus FE-4030Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Pentax Q
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Available lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $695