Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WG-3
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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90 Imaging
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44 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WG-3 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2013
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-4030 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-4030 scores against the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax WG-3
| FE-4030 | WG-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Olympus FE-4030
| WG-3 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2013 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax WG-3
| FE-4030 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 offers physical 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 WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the WG-3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and WG-3.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax WG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax WG-3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2013-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 grams (0.32 lbs) | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 life | - | 240 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $130 | $300 |