Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 8000

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released 7 months after the 8000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades vs the 8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 8000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the 8000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and 8000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-4030 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger FE-4030 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.