Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GH2

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic GH2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is very comparable but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-4030 was brought out 14 months before the GH2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-4030 scores against the GH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic GH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the GH2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and GH2 is 95 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and GH2.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GH2 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.