Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-4000

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 3 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the FE-4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 & Olympus FE-4000. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 has got external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X20 versus Olympus FE-4000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the FE-4000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and FE-4000 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and FE-4000.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The more modern Fujifilm X20 provides a benefit in sensor technology.