Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ100

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FZ100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 6 months prior to the FZ100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades against the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. 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 FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4030 against the FZ100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and FZ100 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and FZ100.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration.