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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus SZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 18 months earlier than the SZ-10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FE-4000 scores vs the SZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus SZ-10

 FE-4000 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus FE-4000

 SZ-10 FE-4000 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SZ-10

 FE-4000 SZ-10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4000 against the SZ-10.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and SZ-10.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (136g)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than average in class (215g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography features
28
decently wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SZ-10
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4000 Olympus SZ-10
Also Known as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $300