Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH6

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4030 was unveiled 24 months before the FH6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades against the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 offers physical 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 Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 versus the FH6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and FH6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.