Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS1

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4000 was announced 6 months later than the TS1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 versus the TS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and TS1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.