Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as X-925
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Launched January 2014
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-4000 was introduced 5 years before the ZS35 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-4000 matches up against the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic ZS35
FE-4000 | ZS35 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus FE-4000
ZS35 | FE-4000 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | July 2009 | More modern by 54 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS35
FE-4000 | ZS35 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4000 and the ZS35.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and ZS35.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Alternative name | X-925 | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 305 grams (0.67 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $130 | $300 |