Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-4030 scores against the SZ-16 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and SZ-16 iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.