Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-P1

Here, we are comparing the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus E-P1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is very well matched but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and E-P1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The FE-4000 was manufactured around the same time to the E-P1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-4000 grades versus the E-P1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus PEN E-P1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus E-P1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the E-P1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and E-P1 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and E-P1.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The FE-4000 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier.