Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL2
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL3
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus E-PL2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the E-PL2 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-4000 was announced 18 months before the E-PL2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-4000 grades against the E-PL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 & Olympus PEN E-PL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus E-PL2
FE-4000 | E-PL2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus FE-4000
E-PL2 | FE-4000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus E-PL2
FE-4000 | E-PL2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL2 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus E-PL2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 and the E-PL2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and E-PL2 is 95 and 85 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and E-PL2.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The FE-4000 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The older FE-4000 will be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 |
Also Known as | X-925 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2011-02-11 |
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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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) | - |
Max 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 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lbs) | 362g (0.80 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $130 | $0 |