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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4000 was unveiled 7 months after the 7000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-4000 grades versus the 7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus 7000

 FE-4000 7000 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus FE-4000

 7000 FE-4000 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus 7000

 FE-4000 7000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 and the 7000.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and 7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and 7000.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher FE-4000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography factors
Olympus 7000 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Olympus 7000
62
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
55
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography advice
28
fairly wide (26mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus 7000
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4000 Olympus Stylus 7000
Alternative name X-925 mju 7000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 172 gr (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $280