Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh G700SE

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released 9 months prior to the G700SE and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got external 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 Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 and the G700SE.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and G700SE.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.