Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ300

Lets look much closer at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FZ300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was revealed 7 years earlier than the FZ300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-4000 scores against the FZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 provides exterior 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 FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the FZ300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and FZ300 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and FZ300.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind in sensor innovation.