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Fujifilm X100 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm X100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100S
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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
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Fujifilm X100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X100 and Olympus FE-5020, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and FE-5020 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100 was introduced 23 months after the FE-5020 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X100 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 X100 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm X100 FE-5020 
AnnouncedMay 2011July 2009Newer by 23 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm X100

 FE-5020 Fujifilm X100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm X100 FE-5020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100 has got physical dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100 and Olympus FE-5020 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X100 and the FE-5020.

Fujifilm X100 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and FE-5020 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100 and FE-5020.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The younger Fujifilm X100 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
61
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
weather proof
lighter than average (137 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
34
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
24
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
65
lighter than average (137 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no Timelapse function
31
decently wide (24mm)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Vlogging info
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
25
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix X100 Olympus FE-5020
Also called - X-935
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-05-16 2009-07-22
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1001 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,800 $160