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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Other Name is X-925
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 23 months prior to the Q making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-4000 grades against the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax Q

 FE-4000 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus FE-4000

 Q FE-4000 
AnnouncedJune 2011July 2009Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax Q

 FE-4000 Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the Q.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and Q.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (136g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (180g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography info
Pentax Q Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Pentax Q
62
lighter than others in class (136g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
lighter than average (180g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (230 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (180g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax Q
 Olympus FE-4000Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Pentax Q
Otherwise known as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $695