• 1/1.72 inch 41.5mm2
  • 14.7 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FX150 advantages over Olympus FE-4000

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.72 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 330 vs 205 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More pixels
    14.7 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Olympus FE-4000 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FX150

  • Less expensive
    $150 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    106g vs 179g
    Lighter weight

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W300

Panasonic DMC-FX150
Sony DSC-W300
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX150 vs Sony DSC-W300

Olympus FE-4000
Sony DSC-W300
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony DSC-W300

Compared to Nikon S710

Panasonic DMC-FX150
Nikon S710
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX150 vs Nikon S710

Olympus FE-4000
Nikon S710
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Olympus FE-4000 vs Nikon S710

Compared to Canon SD990 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX150
Canon SD990 IS
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX150 vs Canon SD990 IS

Olympus FE-4000
Canon SD990 IS
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus FE-4000 vs Canon SD990 IS

Compared to Pentax P70

Panasonic DMC-FX150
Pentax P70
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • RAW file ability
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX150 vs Pentax P70

Olympus FE-4000
Pentax P70
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P70

Compared to Pentax P80

Panasonic DMC-FX150
Pentax P80
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • RAW file ability
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX150 vs Pentax P80

Olympus FE-4000
Pentax P80
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster shutter
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P80

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