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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX3 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-925
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched November 2008
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX5
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively close but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") possess different sensor sizing.

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 9 months after the LX3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the LX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic LX3

 FE-4000 LX3 
LaunchedJuly 2009November 2008Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Olympus FE-4000

 LX3 FE-4000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic LX3

 FE-4000 LX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 and the LX3.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and LX3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4000 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus FE-4000 will result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger FE-4000 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography details
Panasonic LX3 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
61
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (265 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography details
27
really wide (26mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
30
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (265 grams)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic LX3
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Also called as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 265 gr (0.58 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $130 $449