Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S1R

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S1R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and S1R (47MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-4030 was revealed 10 years prior to the S1R which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-4030 scores versus the S1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 versus the S1R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and S1R is 95 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and S1R.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will offer you greater detail because of its extra 33MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.