Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-4000 was brought out 24 months prior to the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-4000 matches up against the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic ZS7
FE-4000 | ZS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus FE-4000
ZS7 | FE-4000 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS7
FE-4000 | ZS7 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 has got 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 ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 versus the ZS7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and ZS7.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Otherwise known as | X-925 | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 218 grams (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $130 | $350 |