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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JV105
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 Known as X-935
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was introduced 7 months later than the FE-5020 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the JV100 grades versus the FE-5020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus FE-5020

 JV100 FE-5020 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the FujiFilm JV100

 FE-5020 JV100 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus FE-5020

 JV100 FE-5020 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the JV100 and the FE-5020.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and FE-5020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and FE-5020.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer JV100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (137g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
lighter than competition in class (137g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography info
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
31
quite wide (24mm)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
25
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
quite wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus FE-5020
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as FinePix JV105 X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $99 $160