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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(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
  • Alternative Name is X-925
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic ZS45

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus FE-4000

		

		

			
 ZS45 FE-4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2009Fresher by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS45

		

		

			
 FE-4000 ZS45 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 and the ZS45.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and ZS45.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
37
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
55
 lighter than competition in class (136g)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
69
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (249g)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography features
17
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
55
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery (350 per charge)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography information
62
 lighter than competition in class (136g)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 lighter than competitors (249 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography information
28
 relatively wide (26mm)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
47
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging information
28
 relatively wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing mic jack
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (249g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS45
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as X-925 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 350 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $300