Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX90

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was revealed 19 months prior to the FX90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-4030 grades versus the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4030 against the FX90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and FX90.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.