Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-4030

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The L19 was brought out 11 months earlier than the FE-4030 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L19 matches up vs the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Olympus FE-4030. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-4030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L19 versus the FE-4030.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and FE-4030 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and FE-4030.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L19 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus FE-4030 will result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.