Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF6

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic GF6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is very close but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 4 years before the GF6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-4030 grades vs the GF6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4030 and the GF6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and GF6 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and GF6.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GF6 will result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.