Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic ZS45

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic ZS45, former being 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 ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 6 years prior to the ZS45 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-4030 scores vs the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with 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) while the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the ZS45.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and ZS45.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS45 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.