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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Also Known as X-935
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 2 years later than the FE-5020 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the FE-5020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm JX550 FE-5020 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm JX550

 FE-5020 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm JX550 FE-5020 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5020 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the FE-5020.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and FE-5020.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JX550 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
56
lighter than others (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography factors
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
68
lighter than others (113g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography info
34
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
31
relatively wide (24mm)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
28
relatively wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus FE-5020
Also referred to as - X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $160