Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 1s

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 1s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the 1s (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-4030 was launched 6 years before the 1s which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-4030 grades versus the 1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus Stylus 1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus 1s has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4030 and the 1s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and 1s is 95 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and 1s.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus FE-4030 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.