Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP5

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 17 months prior to the FP5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-4000 scores against the FP5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 versus the FP5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and FP5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FP5 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.