Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS10
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34 Features
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93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS10 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
- Alternative Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT10

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FE-4000 was manufactured 6 months prior to the TS10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-4000 grades against the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic TS10
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus FE-4000
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Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic TS10
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Announced | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic TS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 versus the TS10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and TS10.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS10 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Also Known as | X-925 | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 188g (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $130 | $249 |