Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S1R

Let's look closer at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S1R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FE-4000 was released 10 years before the S1R which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-4000 grades against the S1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 has got exterior 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) while the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4000 and the S1R.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and S1R is 95 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and S1R.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.