Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS5
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
- Additionally Known as X-925
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Released June 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic ZS5
| FE-4000 | ZS5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus FE-4000
| ZS5 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS5
| FE-4000 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
| Also referred to as | X-925 | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $130 | $300 |
