Casio EX-10 vs Olympus FE-4030

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-10 and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is very similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was released 3 years later than the FE-4030 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-10 scores against the FE-4030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Olympus FE-4030. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-10 and Olympus FE-4030 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 compared to the FE-4030.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and FE-4030 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and FE-4030.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus FE-4030 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger EX-10 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.