Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Here, we are comparing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus E-M5 III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the E-M5 III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-4030 grades against the E-M5 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 III has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus E-M5 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 versus the E-M5 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and E-M5 III is 95 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and E-M5 III.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-4030 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.