Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-12

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SZ-12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 24 months before the SZ-12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-4030 matches up against the SZ-12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 has got external dimensions 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-12 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SZ-12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 against the SZ-12.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and SZ-12 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and SZ-12.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FE-4030 will be behind in sensor technology.