Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ80

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 8 years prior to the FZ80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the FZ80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor 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") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4030 and the FZ80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and FZ80 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and FZ80.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.