Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Released August 2011

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-4030 was manufactured 19 months prior to the PX which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-4030 scores vs the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Ricoh PX
FE-4030 | PX |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus FE-4030
PX | FE-4030 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh PX
FE-4030 | PX | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 and the PX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and PX.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh PX to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Ricoh PX |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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) | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $329 |