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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(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
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax S1 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 19 months prior to the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-4000 grades versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax S1

 FE-4000 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S1 FE-4000 
RevealedMarch 2011July 2009Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax S1

 FE-4000 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4000 against the S1.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and S1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax S1 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography highlights
Pentax S1 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax S1
 Olympus FE-4000Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-4000 Pentax Optio S1
Also called X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $174