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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 5 months earlier than the FH20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-4000 grades vs the FH20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FH20

 FE-4000 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FH20 FE-4000 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH20

 FE-4000 FH20 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has got outer 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) while the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 against the FH20.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and FH20.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH20 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography details
Panasonic FH20 Street photography details
55
lighter than others (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (136g)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as X-925 Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $179