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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax ist DL2 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 ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 2006
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax ist DL2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-4030 was brought out 4 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-4030 matches up against the ist DL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax ist DL2

 FE-4030 ist DL2 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2006Newer by 49 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus FE-4030

 ist DL2 FE-4030 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax ist DL2

 FE-4030 ist DL2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax ist DL2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 versus the ist DL2.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and ist DL2 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and ist DL2.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus FE-4030 will provide more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent FE-4030 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography details
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
52
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
22
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax ist DL2
 Olympus FE-4030Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Pentax ist DL2
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-07 2006-01-27
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 -
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 -