Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was released 3 years earlier than the ZS20 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-4000 scores against the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 against the ZS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and ZS20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS20 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.