Exporting 4:3 video without compression

Hi, I'm working with 16:9 HD footage, and I need to create a 4:3 PAL DVD for my client. I'm having problems exporting a video from my 4:3 sequence- the quicktime looks blocky and compressed, even when I use a high quality compression setting on my sequence settings. What am I doing wrong?
My workflow :
1. Rushes are 16:9 HD originally from a Canon 7D, converted to XDCAM EX 108025P
2. Edit in 16:9 sequence and add titles (sequence settings XDCAM EX 108025P 35mbs)
3. Export movie at sequence settings
4. Setup new 4:3 sequence (settings- Frame Size 768x576; Aspect Ratio: CCIR 601 PAL Sq. (4:3); Pixel Aspect Ratio: Square; Quicktime Video Settings: XDCAM EX 108025P 35mbs; Quality: 100%) and import previously exported 16:9 movie
5. Export Quicktime movie at sequence settings
The final 4:3 video looks compressed, compared to the original 16:9 rushes. What can I do?
Thanks for any help in advance, this is bugging me!
Oliver

Export your file from Final Cut Pro using Current Settings & Self Contained
Also, export a short 10 sec segment of the clip using Current Settings & Self Contained
Open up compressor
Drag in the 10 sec clip to the Batch window
Go to the presets area and find one that transcodes the file to the output format you want.
Copy the preset
Click on the copy of the preset to open it in the Inspector window
Go to the Geometry Tab
Set your image sizes under "dimensions"
Set your padding to "preserve source aspect ratio".
Save the preset and try it on your clip.
If it doesn't work, keep playing.
Once it works, drag in your long clip, apply the preset and away you go.
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