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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W60 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched very close to the W60 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-4000 scores versus the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax W60

		

		

			
 FE-4000 W60 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus FE-4000

		

		

			
 W60 FE-4000 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax W60

		

		

			
 FE-4000 W60 
IntroducedJuly 2009July 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4000 versus the W60.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W60 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and W60.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus FE-4000 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
26
 focusing manually
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Pentax W60
55
 lighter than average (136g)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
54
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
Pentax W60 Sports photography features
17
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
23
 environment sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
62
 lighter than average (136g)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
Pentax W60 Landscape photography information
28
 fairly wide (26mm)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
36
 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 environment sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.5 inch)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Pentax W60
28
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lighter than average (136 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of mic jack
25
 rather wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax W60
 Olympus FE-4000Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Pentax Optio W60
Otherwise known as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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-LI78
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $130 $300