Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was introduced 18 months earlier than the SP-810 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-4030 scores versus the SP-810 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 and the SP-810 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and SP-810 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.