Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic L10

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic L10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and L10 (10MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 2 years after the L10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the L10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with exterior 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 L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic L10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the L10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and L10 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and L10.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus FE-4030 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer FE-4030 provides a benefit in sensor technology.