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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Also referred to as X-925
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was introduced 6 months after the FS25 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-4000 scores versus the FS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FS25

 FE-4000 FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FS25 FE-4000 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FS25

 FE-4000 FS25 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4000 and the FS25.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and FS25.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (136g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
28
really wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Alternative name X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $230