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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released August 2009
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4000, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is very similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FE-4000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was released 2 months later than the FE-4000 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-600 grades versus the FE-4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus FE-4000

 E-600 FE-4000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus E-600

 FE-4000 E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus FE-4000

 E-600 FE-4000 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions 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-600 vs Olympus FE-4000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-600 vs the FE-4000.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and FE-4000 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and FE-4000.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The E-600 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography advice
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
55
lighter than average (136g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-600
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
62
lighter than average (136 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
bad battery life (500 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
28
quite wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-600
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
18
no video recording
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus FE-4000
 Olympus E-600Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-600 Olympus FE-4000
Also called - X-925
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-30 2009-07-22
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 grams (1.14 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $130