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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AX350 was introduced 18 months later than the FE-5020 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the AX350 scores against the FE-5020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus FE-5020

 AX350 FE-5020 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the FujiFilm AX350

 FE-5020 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus FE-5020

 AX350 FE-5020 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus FE-5020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the AX350 against the FE-5020.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and FE-5020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and FE-5020.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher AX350 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
30
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
56
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
29
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
31
pretty wide (24mm)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus FE-5020
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus FE-5020
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 X-935
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $160