Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony ZV-1

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-4000 was announced 12 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FE-4000 grades vs the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with physical dimensions 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 Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 versus the ZV-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and ZV-1.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-4000 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.