Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S2

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 24 months prior to the S2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4030 matches up against the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 provides external dimensions 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 S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 vs the S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and S2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind in sensor tech.