Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic LX5

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-4030 was launched 23 months prior to the LX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the LX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 features outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 versus the LX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and LX5.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus FE-4030 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.