Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5
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![Olympus FE-4000 front Olympus FE-4000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-4000/Olympus-FE-4000-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Other Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Introduced August 2020
- Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic S5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.
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The FE-4000 was launched 12 years before the S5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-4000 scores against the S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic S5
FE-4000 | S5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus FE-4000
S5 | FE-4000 | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 134 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3.0" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1610k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic S5
FE-4000 | S5 |
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 has 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) and the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic S5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 versus the S5.
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and S5 is 95 and 60 respectively.
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and S5.
Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-4000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic S5 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
Otherwise known as | X-925 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2020-08-14 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 31 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.0 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 714g (1.57 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
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 | - | 440 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Launch price | $130 | $1,999 |