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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out within a month of the P80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-4000 scores against the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax P80

 FE-4000 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus FE-4000

 P80 FE-4000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax P80

 FE-4000 P80 
IntroducedJuly 2009August 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax P80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4000 versus the P80.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and P80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Pentax P80
55
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography information
Pentax P80 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax P80
 Olympus FE-4000Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Pentax Optio P80
Also called X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $200