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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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 referred to as X-935
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus FE-5020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 6 months prior to the FE-5020 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the FE-5020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm S8100fd FE-5020 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 FE-5020 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm S8100fd FE-5020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the FE-5020.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FE-5020 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FE-5020.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-5020 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
environment proofing
lighter than others (137g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
32
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than others (137g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
35
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
31
fairly wide (24mm)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus FE-5020
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus FE-5020
Also referred to as - X-935
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-07-22
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $160