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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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 referred to as X-925
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Released December 2012
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-4000 scores vs the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 FE-4000 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus FE-4000

 XZ-2 iHS FE-4000 
ReleasedDecember 2012July 2009Fresher by 41 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 FE-4000 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The FE-4000 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The older FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors (136g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (340 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography information
62
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (346g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
36
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (346g)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4000 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Also Known as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 346 grams (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $450