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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 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
  • Alternative Name is X-925
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was manufactured 9 years prior to the ZS80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-4000 grades versus the ZS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus FE-4000

		

		

			
 ZS80 FE-4000 
RevealedFebruary 2018July 2009More modern by 104 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 against the ZS80.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and ZS80 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and ZS80.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to show extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
21
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
54
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
55
 lighter than competitors (136 grams)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
75
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
61
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery power (380 CIPA)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
62
 lighter than competitors (136g)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
79
 great battery power (380 per charge)
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
28
 fairly wide (26mm)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
62
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (380 CIPA)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging information
28
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lighter than competitors (136g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
 no mic support
73
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as X-925 Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
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/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 327 gr (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $448