Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax RZ18
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35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
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Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-4000 was brought out 3 years before the RZ18 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-4000 grades against the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax RZ18
| FE-4000 | RZ18 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus FE-4000
| RZ18 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2011 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 26 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax RZ18
| FE-4000 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 features external 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) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 and the RZ18.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and RZ18.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Other name | X-925 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136g (0.30 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $130 | $210 |