Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS80

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic ZS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 9 years before the ZS80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has outer dimensions 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 Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 and the ZS80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and ZS80 is 95 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and ZS80.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.