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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Alternative Name is X-925
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was revealed 12 months before the FX700 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-4000 matches up against the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FX700

 FE-4000 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FX700 FE-4000 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2009Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FX700

 FE-4000 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 has outer dimensions 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 FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the FX700.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and FX700.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Panasonic FX700 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (136g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than others (136 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography information
28
really wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others (136g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Also referred to as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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 136g (0.30 lb) 176g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $399