Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS4
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92 Imaging
36 Features
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Released January 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Superseded the Panasonic TS3
- Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-4000 scores versus the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic TS4
| FE-4000 | TS4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus FE-4000
| TS4 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic TS4
| FE-4000 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 vs the TS4.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and TS4.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
| Also referred to as | X-925 | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2012-01-31 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 197 gr (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 310 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $130 | $399 |
