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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus FE-5020, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 4 years later than the FE-5020 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up versus the FE-5020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm XP70 FE-5020 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009Fresher by 55 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm XP70

 FE-5020 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm XP70 FE-5020 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 features physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus FE-5020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the FE-5020.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and FE-5020.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP70 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (137g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
65
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition in class (137g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography info
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (210 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Olympus FE-5020
Otherwise known as - X-935
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $160