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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 7 months later than the FS7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-4000 scores against the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FS7

 FE-4000 FS7 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FS7 FE-4000 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FS7

 FE-4000 FS7 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 vs the FS7.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and FS7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-4000 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus FE-4000 will provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger FE-4000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography advice
28
decently wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FS7
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Also Known as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-01-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 139 grams (0.31 pounds)
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
Card slots 1 1
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