Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have different sensor sizing.

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The FE-4030 was announced 8 months later than the ZS1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-4030 grades vs the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 versus the ZS1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and ZS1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus FE-4030 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent FE-4030 provides an advantage in sensor tech.