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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(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
Panasonic TS25
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic TS25

 FE-4000 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus FE-4000

 TS25 FE-4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic TS25

 FE-4000 TS25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography details
Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (144g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (136 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition (144g)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
28
quite wide (26mm)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
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