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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP7 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 referred to as X-925
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FP7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 17 months before the FP7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-4000 grades vs the FP7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FP7

 FE-4000 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FP7 FE-4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FP7

 FE-4000 FP7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 has physical measurements 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 FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 versus the FP7.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and FP7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FP7 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Panasonic FP7 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (136 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (240 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than others (136 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
63
good battery (240 per charge)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
28
really wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others (136g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
29
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Also referred to as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $227