Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6010

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was introduced 6 months after the 6010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the 6010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 against the 6010.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and 6010 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and 6010.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.