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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Renewed by Olympus E-P2
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus E-P1

 FE-4000 E-P1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus FE-4000

 E-P1 FE-4000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus E-P1

 FE-4000 E-P1 
LaunchedJuly 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P1
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (136g)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
43
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (300 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography information
28
quite wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-P1 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus E-P1
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus PEN E-P1
Also called X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-07-29
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 355g (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $182