Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as X-925
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Released January 2013
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4000 was announced 4 years prior to the FH10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-4000 matches up against the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FH10
FE-4000 | FH10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus FE-4000
FH10 | FE-4000 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | July 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH10
FE-4000 | FH10 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 vs the FH10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and FH10 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and FH10.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH10 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 |
Otherwise known as | X-925 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max 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 | 136g (0.30 lbs) | 103g (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 260 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $130 | $110 |