Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was revealed 5 months earlier than the FH1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the FH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 and the FH1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and FH1.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.