Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was manufactured at a similar time to the ZR1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-4000 scores versus the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 features outer 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 ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 and the ZR1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and ZR1.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.