Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7000

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 13 months later than the 7000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the 7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 features 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) while the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the 7000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and 7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and 7000.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer FE-4030 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.