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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(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
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-500 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K-500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-4000 was announced 5 years before the K-500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the K-500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax K-500

 FE-4000 K-500 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Olympus FE-4000

 K-500 FE-4000 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2009Newer by 52 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K-500

 FE-4000 K-500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with exterior 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-500 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 vs the K-500.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and K-500 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and K-500.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4000 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-500 will offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Pentax K-500
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-500 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average in class (136g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
above average ISO range (51,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Pentax K-500
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (710 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Pentax K-500
62
lighter than average in class (136g)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
67
good battery life (710 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-500 Landscape photography highlights
28
really wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (710 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-500 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K-500
 Olympus FE-4000Pentax K-500
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Pentax K-500
Alternate name X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-07-22 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III PRIME M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 51600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 646g (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1087
Other
Battery life - 710 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $600