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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(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
Panasonic ZS1
(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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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic ZS1

 FE-4000 ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus FE-4000

 ZS1 FE-4000 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS1

 FE-4000 ZS1 
IntroducedJuly 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (136g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (136 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competition (229g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic 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