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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FZ80

 FE-4000 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FZ80 FE-4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2009Newer by 90 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FZ80

 FE-4000 FZ80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (136g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (136 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition (616 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography factors
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
57
you can focus manually
relatively wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
28
relatively wide (20mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (616 grams)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FZ80
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also referred to as X-925 Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2017-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 616g (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
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