Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-4030

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus FE-4030, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and FE-4030 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-30 was brought out 9 months earlier than the FE-4030 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-30 grades vs the FE-4030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 & Olympus FE-4030. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 provides outer measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-30 versus the FE-4030.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and FE-4030 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-30 and FE-4030.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-30 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus FE-4030 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.