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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured at a similar time to the FE-5020 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the FE-5020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm A170 FE-5020 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm A170

 FE-5020 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm A170 FE-5020 
AnnouncedJuly 2009July 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the FE-5020.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and FE-5020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and FE-5020.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus FE-5020 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
environment proof
lighter than competition (137g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
lighter than competition (137g)
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
pretty wide (24mm)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Olympus FE-5020
Also called - X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-07-22
Body design 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (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 ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $80 $160