Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ80

Here, we are comparing the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FZ80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4000 was unveiled 8 years before the FZ80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-4000 grades vs the FZ80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys physical 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) and the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FE-4000 and the FZ80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and FZ80 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and FZ80.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.