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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 3 years prior to the FH8 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-4000 grades against the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FH8

 FE-4000 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FH8 FE-4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH8

 FE-4000 FH8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 features outer 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 FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 and the FH8.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and FH8.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography features
Panasonic FH8 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (136g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competitors (136g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (123g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Also called X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 123 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $149