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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched November 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the 3D1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-4000 grades versus the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic 3D1

 FE-4000 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus FE-4000

 3D1 FE-4000 
LaunchedNovember 2011July 2009More modern by 27 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic 3D1

 FE-4000 3D1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4000 versus the 3D1.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and 3D1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
55
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
supports touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
36
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Also Known as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $670