Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS5

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 10 months before the ZS5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-4000 grades against the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the ZS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and ZS5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.