Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G2

Below, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic G2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very comparable but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 6 months before the G2 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4030 vs the G2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and G2 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and G2.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus FE-4030 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.