Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28
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17 Overall
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![Olympus FE-4000 front Olympus FE-4000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-4000/Olympus-FE-4000-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28/Panasonic-FZ28-front.jpg)
72 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as X-925
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The FE-4000 was released 7 months after the FZ28 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-4000 scores vs the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FZ28
FE-4000 | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus FE-4000
FZ28 | FE-4000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FZ28
FE-4000 | FZ28 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has outer dimensions 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 FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 versus the FZ28.
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and FZ28.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus FE-4000 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher FE-4000 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Also Known as | X-925 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) | 417 gr (0.92 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 27 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 79 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $130 | $599 |