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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 4 years before the XS1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-4000 matches up against the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic XS1

 FE-4000 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus FE-4000

 XS1 FE-4000 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic XS1

 FE-4000 XS1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 against the XS1.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and XS1.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (136g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (136g)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
39
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also Known as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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
Battery life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $130