Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally Known as X-925
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
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Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FP1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FE-4000 was released 5 months before the FP1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the FP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FP1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus FE-4000
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Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FP1
| FE-4000 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4000 versus the FP1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and FP1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
| Also called as | X-925 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $130 | $153 |
