Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-4030

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 3 years later than the FE-4030 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the FE-4030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 provides external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus FE-4030 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the FE-4030.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and FE-4030 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and FE-4030.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus FE-4030 will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.