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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was announced 3 years before the FH7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4000 grades versus the FH7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FH7

 FE-4000 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FH7 FE-4000 
LaunchedSeptember 2011July 2009Newer by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH7

 FE-4000 FH7 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4000 against the FH7.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and FH7.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography info
Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
62
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than others in class (126g)
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
34
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called X-925 Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-09-07
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $149