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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ150 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-925
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ150, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was announced 3 years earlier than the FZ150 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FZ150

 FE-4000 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FZ150 FE-4000 
LaunchedApril 2012July 2009Fresher by 33 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FZ150

 FE-4000 FZ150 
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 has external measurements 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 FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 against the FZ150.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and FZ150 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and FZ150.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FE-4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average (136g)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
56
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (528 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography information
28
decently wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
62
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (528 grams)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FZ150
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Otherwise known as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-04-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 528g (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $499