Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX5

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the WX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the WX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and WX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.