Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-610UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released 12 months before the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 versus the SP-610UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and SP-610UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.