Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS40

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was introduced 5 years before the ZS40 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-4030 matches up against the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the ZS40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and ZS40.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.