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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Panasonic FP1
(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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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FP1

 FE-4000 FP1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FP1 FE-4000 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FP1

 FE-4000 FP1 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe 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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography features
28
rather wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic 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