Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ60

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FZ60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was manufactured 4 years prior to the FZ60 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-4000 scores versus the FZ60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 vs the FZ60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and FZ60 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and FZ60.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ60 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.