Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic TS3

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the TS3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-4030 scores versus the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the TS3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.