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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Other Name is X-925
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the F5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic F5

 FE-4000 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus FE-4000

 F5 FE-4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic F5

 FE-4000 F5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic F5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4000 and the F5.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and F5.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic F5 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Panasonic F5
55
lighter than average (136 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic F5 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (136 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
28
relatively wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Otherwise known as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" 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 - 250 photographs
Battery style - 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 $100