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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is X-935
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus FE-5020, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 3 years after the FE-5020 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the FE-5020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm T500 FE-5020 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 43 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm T500

 FE-5020 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm T500 FE-5020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus FE-5020 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the FE-5020.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and FE-5020.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm T500 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T500 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
59
environment sealing
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
64
lighter than competition (137g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
really wide (24mm)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (136g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus FE-5020
Also referred to as - X-935
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $160