Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-4000 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was revealed 5 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4000 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.