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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 3 years prior to the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-4000 scores vs the TG-820 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 FE-4000 TG-820 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus FE-4000

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS FE-4000 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kClearer display (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 FE-4000 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 against the TG-820 iHS.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and TG-820 iHS.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography advice
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 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
27
 has face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
55
 lighter than competitors in class (136g)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
17
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (220 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
62
 lighter than competitors in class (136g)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (220 shots)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
28
 relatively wide (26mm)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
38
 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery life (220 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging factors
28
 relatively wide (26mm)
 lighter than competitors in class (136g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
 no external mic socket
33
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4000 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Alternate name X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III 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 speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $500