Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS35

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic ZS35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was introduced 5 years prior to the ZS35 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4030 scores versus the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the ZS35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and ZS35.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS35 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.