Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX78

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out 12 months prior to the FX78 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-4030 scores against the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has 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) while the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the FX78.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and FX78.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.