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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was revealed 6 years before the ZS50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FE-4000 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus FE-4000

 ZS50 FE-4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2009More modern by 66 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS50

 FE-4000 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 vs the ZS50.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and ZS50.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
55
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography details
28
really wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging info
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (243g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS50
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called as X-925 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 243 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
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
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $350