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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Other Name is X-925
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-4000 scores against the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic SZ10

 FE-4000 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus FE-4000

 SZ10 FE-4000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2009Fresher by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic SZ10

 FE-4000 SZ10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 has got physical measurements 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 SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 versus the SZ10.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and SZ10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (136g)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than competitors (177g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography advice
28
decently wide (26mm)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic SZ10
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Otherwise known as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $200