Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-1
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-1 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Launched February 2016
- New Model is Pentax K-1 II

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax K-1
FE-4000 | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus FE-4000
K-1 | FE-4000 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 80 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K-1
FE-4000 | K-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax K-1 |
Alternate name | X-925 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 36MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/200s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 1010g (2.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 760 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Pricing at release | $130 | $1,499 |