Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-r
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-r 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)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Introduced March 2011

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Pentax K-r, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is relatively close but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

The FE-4000 was announced 19 months prior to the K-r which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax K-r
FE-4000 | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus FE-4000
K-r | FE-4000 | |||
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Introduced | March 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax K-r
FE-4000 | K-r | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4000 versus Pentax K-r in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the K-r.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and K-r is 95 and 67 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and K-r.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FE-4000 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

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


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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax K-r |
Otherwise known as | X-925 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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 | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) | 598 grams (1.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $130 | $1,100 |