Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-4000

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-4000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and FE-4000 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was unveiled 19 months later than the FE-4000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-5 grades against the FE-4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Olympus FE-4000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 has outer dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-5 versus the FE-4000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and FE-4000 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and FE-4000.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The E-5 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The fresher E-5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.