Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH2

Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 17 months prior to the FH2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-4000 grades versus the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers physical measurements 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 FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 vs the FH2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and FH2.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH2 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.