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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-5 II 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-5
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K-5 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-4000 was revealed 4 years before the K-5 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-4000 matches up against the K-5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax K-5 II

 FE-4000 K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus FE-4000

 K-5 II FE-4000 
RevealedJune 2013July 2009Newer by 47 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K-5 II

 FE-4000 K-5 II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with external dimensions 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 Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K-5 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 versus the K-5 II.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and K-5 II is 95 and 60 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and K-5 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4000 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-5 II will render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 II
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (136g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (136 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography factors
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reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K-5 II
 Olympus FE-4000Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-4000 Pentax K-5 II
Also referred to as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-07-22 2013-06-04
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 760 grams (1.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1235
Other
Battery life - 980 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $830