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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-160 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 VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 3 years earlier than the VG-160 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-4000 matches up against the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus VG-160

 FE-4000 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus FE-4000

 VG-160 FE-4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VG-160

 FE-4000 VG-160 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the VG-160.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and VG-160.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
55
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (165 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than competition (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (165 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
28
rather wide (26mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (165 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus VG-160
Also called X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 165 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $90