Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ200

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FZ200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 4 years earlier than the FZ200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-4000 grades against the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 offers 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) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 vs the FZ200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and FZ200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.