Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS25
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS25 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
- Also Known as X-925
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-4000 was released 4 years before the TS25 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-4000 grades against the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic TS25
FE-4000 | TS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus FE-4000
TS25 | FE-4000 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic TS25
FE-4000 | TS25 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the TS25.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and TS25.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS25 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Otherwise known as | X-925 | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-07 |
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 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 144 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | - | 250 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $130 | $180 |