Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5
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![Olympus FE-4000 front Olympus FE-4000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-4000/Olympus-FE-4000-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5/Panasonic-LS5-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(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
(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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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic LS5
FE-4000 | LS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus FE-4000
LS5 | FE-4000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic LS5
FE-4000 | LS5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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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 |