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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus FE-5020, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was launched 3 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades vs the FE-5020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm SL1000 FE-5020 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 FE-5020 Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm SL1000 FE-5020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides external measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus FE-5020 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the FE-5020.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and FE-5020 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and FE-5020.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
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decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
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screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (659g)
60
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery (350 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (659 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
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really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (659g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Olympus FE-5020
Also called - X-935
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-07-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 gr (1.45 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 life 350 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $160