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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Panasonic FH10
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FH10

 FE-4000 FH10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FH10 FE-4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH10

 FE-4000 FH10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography features
Panasonic FH10 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
62
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (103g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
28
really wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging info
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
31
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
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