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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Announced January 2010
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was revealed 18 months prior to the CX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-4030 grades versus the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Ricoh CX5

 FE-4030 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus FE-4030

 CX5 FE-4030 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh CX5

 FE-4030 CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 features outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the CX5.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and CX5.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
35
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography features
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography highlights
33
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh CX5
 Olympus FE-4030Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $399