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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was released 7 months after the FS15 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-4000 matches up against the FS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FS15

 FE-4000 FS15 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FS15 FE-4000 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FS15

 FE-4000 FS15 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 against the FS15.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and FS15.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher FE-4000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography details
Panasonic FS15 Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
28
decently wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Otherwise known as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-01-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $180