Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-1

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The FE-4000 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the K-1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-4000 grades vs the K-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 and the K-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and K-1 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and K-1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-4000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.