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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4000 scores vs the TG-1 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-1 iHS

 FE-4000 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus FE-4000

 TG-1 iHS FE-4000 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2009More modern by 34 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 FE-4000 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition in class (136g)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
great battery life (350 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography features
28
really wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
36
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Also referred to as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $399