Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4030

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus FE-4030, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is very close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FE-4030 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was introduced 4 months prior to the FE-4030 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-600 grades versus the FE-4030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 and Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 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).

Compare the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus FE-4030 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-600 compared to the FE-4030.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and FE-4030 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and FE-4030.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-600 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus FE-4030 will render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.