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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was released 3 years before the TG-810 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the TG-810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus TG-810

 FE-4000 TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus FE-4000

 TG-810 FE-4000 
RevealedAugust 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-810

 FE-4000 TG-810 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 offers 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) while the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus TG-810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 against the TG-810.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and TG-810 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and TG-810.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-810 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than average (136 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
environment sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
28
fairly wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus TG-810
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus TG-810
Also referred to as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 One One
Retail cost $130 $428