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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was released 6 months prior to the TS2 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-4000 matches up against the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus FE-4000

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
 FE-4000 TS2 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. 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) and the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 vs the TS2.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and TS2.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.
	
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
28
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
55
 lighter than average (136g)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
17
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
62
 lighter than average (136 grams)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
67
 weather proof
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
28
 decently wide (26mm)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
40
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
28
 decently wide (26mm)
 lighter than average (136g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 no microphone port
28
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as X-925 Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical 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 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
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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $350