Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FZ150, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the FZ150 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the FZ150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 offers external dimensions 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 FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 against the FZ150.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FZ150 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and FZ150.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.