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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was unveiled 2 years later than the FE-5020 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores versus the FE-5020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm JX370 FE-5020 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm JX370

 FE-5020 Fujifilm JX370 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm JX370 FE-5020 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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 JX370 and Olympus FE-5020 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the FE-5020.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and FE-5020.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX370 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX370 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
weather proofing
lighter than competition (137g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
31
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
65
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
64
lighter than competition (137g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
32
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (190 shots)
no Time Lapse function
31
pretty wide (24mm)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Olympus FE-5020
Otherwise known as - X-935
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-11 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 190 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $159 $160