Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-925
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus SZ-10
FE-4000 | SZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus FE-4000
SZ-10 | FE-4000 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SZ-10
FE-4000 | SZ-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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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 |