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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus FE-5020, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and FE-5020 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was announced 13 months after the FE-5020 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the F300EXR grades versus the FE-5020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus FE-5020

 F300EXR FE-5020 
IntroducedJuly 2010July 2009Newer by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 FE-5020 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus FE-5020

 F300EXR FE-5020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus FE-5020 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the F300EXR vs the FE-5020.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and FE-5020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and FE-5020.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more modern F300EXR provides an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
60
environment proofing
lighter than average (137g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others (215 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average (137g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus FE-5020
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus FE-5020
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Olympus FE-5020
Also called FinePix F305EXR X-935
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $160