Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released 4 years earlier than the TS25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-4030 grades vs the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the TS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and TS25.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.