Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL1
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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86 Imaging
47 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also Known as X-925
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched May 2010
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL1s
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus E-PL1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the E-PL1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-4000 was released 9 months prior to the E-PL1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FE-4000 scores versus the E-PL1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 & Olympus PEN E-PL1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus E-PL1
FE-4000 | E-PL1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus FE-4000
E-PL1 | FE-4000 | |||
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Launched | May 2010 | July 2009 | More modern by 9 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus E-PL1
FE-4000 | E-PL1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1 has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus E-PL1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4000 vs the E-PL1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and E-PL1 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and E-PL1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FE-4000 has the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF tougher. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 |
Otherwise known as | X-925 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-05-17 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 334 gr (0.74 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 487 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 images |
Battery format | - | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $288 |