Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(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 referred to as X-925
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-4000 was released 6 months prior to the ZR3 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-4000 grades vs the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic ZR3
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus FE-4000
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Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZR3
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Announced | July 2009 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FE-4000 and the ZR3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and ZR3.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also called as | X-925 | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 159g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $130 | $280 |