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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax KP

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Alternative Name is X-925
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax KP Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax KP, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-4000 was revealed 8 years prior to the KP which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-4000 scores against the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax KP

 FE-4000 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus FE-4000

 KP FE-4000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017July 2009Newer by 91 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax KP

 FE-4000 KP 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with physical dimensions 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 KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax KP in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 vs the KP.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and KP is 95 and 61 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and KP.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4000 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax KP will provide you with more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
Pentax KP Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Pentax KP
55
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
silent mode (1/24,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery life (390 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Pentax KP
62
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
62
environment sealing
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (390 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography info
Pentax KP Landscape photography info
28
pretty wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery life (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
Pentax KP Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax KP
 Olympus FE-4000Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-4000 Pentax KP
Also called X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-07-22 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III PRIME IV
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 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 819200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 703 grams (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $747