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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-925
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was introduced 5 months earlier than the FH3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-4000 scores versus the FH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FH3

 FE-4000 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FH3 FE-4000 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH3

 FE-4000 FH3 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 has got 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 FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the FH3.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and FH3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (136g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (136 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
28
quite wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as X-925 Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.30 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $160