Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic G10

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic G10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-4000 was brought out 12 months prior to the G10 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-4000 scores versus the G10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the G10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and G10 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and G10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The FE-4000 has the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF tougher. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.