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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4000 was released 8 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-4000 scores versus the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic ZS70

 FE-4000 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus FE-4000

 ZS70 FE-4000 
IntroducedApril 2017July 2009More modern by 94 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS70

 FE-4000 ZS70 

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the ZS70.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (136g)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
79
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
28
quite wide (26mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as X-925 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 136g (0.30 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $450