Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2009
- Also referred to as X-925
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FP3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-4000 was manufactured 5 months before the FP3 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-4000 scores against the FP3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FP3
FE-4000 | FP3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus FE-4000
FP3 | FE-4000 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FP3
FE-4000 | FP3 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FP3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the FP3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and FP3.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Alternative name | X-925 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 155g (0.34 pounds) |
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 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $130 | $182 |