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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 6020 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the 6020 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-4000 scores versus the 6020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus 6020

 FE-4000 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus FE-4000

 6020 FE-4000 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus 6020

 FE-4000 6020 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys outer measurements 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 6020 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 versus the 6020.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and 6020.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 6020 to show greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Olympus 6020
55
lighter than competitors (136g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors (136g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
28
pretty wide (26mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also referred to as X-925 mju Tough 6020
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $279