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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS42 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-925
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Raise to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FS42, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is fairly close but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-4000 was introduced 4 months after the FS42 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the FS42 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FS42

 FE-4000 FS42 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FS42 FE-4000 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FS42

 FE-4000 FS42 
LaunchedJuly 2009April 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FS42 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the FS42.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and FS42.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4000 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus FE-4000 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Panasonic FS42
62
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography factors
28
relatively wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS42 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FS42
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Otherwise known as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-04-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 132g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $580