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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Also referred to as X-935
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed about the same time to the FE-5020 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the FE-5020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm Z35 FE-5020 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm Z35

 FE-5020 Fujifilm Z35 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm Z35 FE-5020 
LaunchedJuly 2009July 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus FE-5020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the FE-5020.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and FE-5020.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus FE-5020 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography details
54
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
relatively wide (24mm)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
relatively wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Olympus FE-5020
Also referred to as - X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 NP-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $160