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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix T305
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
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was brought out 2 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the T300 matches up vs the FE-5020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus FE-5020

 T300 FE-5020 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the FujiFilm T300

 FE-5020 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus FE-5020

 T300 FE-5020 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm T300 vs 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 change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the T300 against the FE-5020.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and FE-5020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and FE-5020.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern T300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
environment proof
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
64
lighter than competition (137 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography details
36
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
really wide (24mm)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus FE-5020
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus FE-5020
Also called as FinePix T305 X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $250 $160