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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-925
Panasonic ZR3
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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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

		

		

			
 FE-4000 ZR3 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).
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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.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography features
21
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
28
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography advice
55
 lighter than competitors in class (136g)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
17
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
36
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography highlights
62
 lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
28
 decently wide (26mm)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
28
 decently wide (26mm)
 lighter than competitors in class (136g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have mic port
29
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
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