Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH2
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH2 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Also Known as X-925
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FH2
FE-4000 | FH2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus FE-4000
FH2 | FE-4000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH2
FE-4000 | FH2 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also referred to as | X-925 | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 | - | 270 images |
Battery format | - | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $149 |