Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS3

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TS3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 features 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 TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4000 vs the TS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and TS3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FE-4000 will be behind in sensor innovation.