Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH27

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was announced 17 months earlier than the FH27 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-4000 scores versus the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4000 versus the FH27.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and FH27.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.