Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-10

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released 13 months before the SZ-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-4030 grades against the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SZ-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the SZ-10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and SZ-10.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.