Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus FE-4030

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus FE-5020 and the Olympus FE-4030, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus FE-5020 was introduced in July 2009 and Olympus FE-4030 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus FE-5020 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Olympus FE-4030 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus FE-5020
      4. Advantage of Olympus FE-4030
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus FE-4030.

      PROS

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-5020
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus FE-5020 over Olympus FE-4030.

      Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus FE-4030
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 26 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 120 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.8 vs f/5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 4 cm
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Lighter 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz) vs 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      Internal Storage 48 MB vs 18 MB
      Orientation Sensor vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus FE-5020.

      Olympus FE-4000
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus FE-5010
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      1/2.33-inch

      11.8 MP

      Olympus FE-3010
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      1/2.33-inch

      11.8 MP

      Panasonic GX9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Olympus FE-4030

      Olympus FE-4030
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus FE-4030 over Olympus FE-5020.

      Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus FE-4030
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3968 x 2976 vs 4288 x 3216
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/2.6
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/500 sec vs 1/2000 sec

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus FE-4030.

      Olympus FE-5010
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      1/2.33-inch

      11.8 MP

      Olympus FE-3010
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      1/2.33-inch

      11.8 MP

      Olympus FE-4000
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony WX50
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z50
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus FE-5020 Olympus FE-4030
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO6464
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
        Internal Storage48 MB18 MB
      WEAKNESSES Olympus FE-5020 Olympus FE-4030
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/500 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus FE-4030 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Olympus FE-5020 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600. Olympus FE-4030 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with TruePic III processor.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Olympus FE-5020 comes with LI-42B battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus FE-5020 has a single xD-Picture Card/microSD card slot. Olympus FE-4030 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/500 sec on Olympus FE-5020, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus FE-4030.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.10 m on Olympus FE-5020 and 5.80 m on Olympus FE-4030..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus FE-5020 body has dimensions of 93 x 56 x 25 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.98") and Olympus FE-4030 body has dimensions of 93 x 56 x 22 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.87"). Olympus FE-5020 weighs 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz) and Olympus FE-4030 weighs 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz).

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      93 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus FE-4030

      Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus FE-4030 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      AVERAGE
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      POOR
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      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
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      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      AVERAGE
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      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
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      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      GOOD
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      EXCELLENT
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      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      EXCELLENT
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      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus FE-4030 and give both of them the score of 43 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      BAD
      24
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      31
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      BAD
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      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-4030

      GOOD
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      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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