Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") posses different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-4000 was released 3 months after the ZS1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic ZS1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus FE-4000
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Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS1
FE-4000 | ZS1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | May 2009 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4000 and the ZS1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and ZS1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-4000 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus FE-4000 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Otherwise known as | X-925 | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) | 229 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $0 |