Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G10

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic G10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is fairly close but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The FE-4030 was revealed 7 months earlier than the G10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades vs the G10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about 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") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 against the G10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and G10 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and G10.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-4030 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus FE-4030 will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind in sensor tech.