Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP5

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FP5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was introduced 12 months before the FP5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the FP5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the FP5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and FP5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.