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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 17 months prior to the FH5 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-4000 grades against the FH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FH5

 FE-4000 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FH5 FE-4000 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH5

 FE-4000 FH5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 and the FH5.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and FH5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Panasonic FH5 Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others in class (136g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition (121g)
features focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also referred to as X-925 Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
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
AEB
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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
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 - 260 photos
Type of battery - 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $169