Leica C vs Olympus FE-4030

Lets look more closely at the Leica C vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly similar but the C (1/1.7") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The C was introduced 3 years later than the FE-4030 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the C grades against the FE-4030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C & Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica C has external measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the C compared to the FE-4030.

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

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the C and FE-4030.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus FE-4030 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger C is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.