Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX5

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was released 24 months before the CX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-4000 scores versus the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 has external measurements 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 Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4000 versus Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the CX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and CX5.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus FE-4000 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.