Clicky

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PM2
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PM1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the E-PM1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The FE-4000 was manufactured 3 years before the E-PM1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4000 scores vs the E-PM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus E-PM1

 FE-4000 E-PM1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus FE-4000

 E-PM1 FE-4000 
ReleasedNovember 2011July 2009More modern by 28 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus E-PM1

 FE-4000 E-PM1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM1 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PM1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 against the E-PM1.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and E-PM1 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and E-PM1.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The FE-4000 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography info
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography info
55
lighter than others (136 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Olympus E-PM1
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others (136 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
45
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography details
28
decently wide (26mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others (136g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus E-PM1
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus PEN E-PM1
Otherwise known as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-11-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic VI
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 265g (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 499
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $499