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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

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).

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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)
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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