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
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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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Photography Glossary 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |