Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Revealed August 2018
- Old Model is Panasonic LX100
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic LX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-4000 was launched 10 years prior to the LX100 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-4000 scores vs the LX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic LX100 II
FE-4000 | LX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus FE-4000
LX100 II | FE-4000 | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | July 2009 | More modern by 110 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1010k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic LX100 II
FE-4000 | LX100 II | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic LX100 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 versus the LX100 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and LX100 II is 95 and 81 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and LX100 II.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-4000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic LX100 II will render more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II |
Also referred to as | X-925 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2018-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 17 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4736 x 3552 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1800 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 392g (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
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 | - | 340 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $130 | $998 |