Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 6000

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched around the same time to the 6000 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-4000 grades against the 6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 vs the 6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and 6000.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus FE-4000 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.