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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Olympus FE-5020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and FE-5020 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was introduced 2 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores versus the FE-5020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm F600 EXR FE-5020 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 FE-5020 Fujifilm F600 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm F600 EXR FE-5020 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications 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 F600 EXR versus Olympus FE-5020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR compared to the FE-5020.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FE-5020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FE-5020.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F600 EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
39
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
59
environment proof
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
69
lighter than competition (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than competition (137g)
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
49
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
31
fairly wide (24mm)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging info
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXROlympus FE-5020
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as - X-935
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-11 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic III
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $160