Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic LX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is very well matched but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FE-4030 was released 9 years prior to the LX100 II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-4030 scores against the LX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 offers 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) and the Panasonic LX100 II has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 versus the LX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and LX100 II is 95 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and LX100 II.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-4030 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.