Clicky

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The FE-4000 was launched 17 months earlier than the S1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-4000 grades vs the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic S1

 FE-4000 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S1 FE-4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic S1

 FE-4000 S1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 versus the S1.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and S1.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older FE-4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Panasonic S1
55
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Alternative name X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $269