Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 & Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.