Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-S1
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-S1 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
- Released July 2009
- Also Known as X-925
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced August 2014
- Renewed by Pentax K-S2
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-4000 was revealed 6 years before the K-S1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-4000 grades vs the K-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax K-S1
FE-4000 | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Olympus FE-4000
K-S1 | FE-4000 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | July 2009 | More modern by 62 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K-S1
FE-4000 | K-S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 against the K-S1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and K-S1 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and K-S1.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-4000 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will resolve more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax K-S1 |
Also referred to as | X-925 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2014-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum 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 size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 558 grams (1.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $130 | $339 |