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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 24 months earlier than the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-4000 matches up against the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic LS5

 FE-4000 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus FE-4000

 LS5 FE-4000 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic LS5

 FE-4000 LS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 and the LS5.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and LS5.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic LS5 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography details
62
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
36
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic LS5
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Also called as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 images
Battery style - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $294