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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Revealed May 2019
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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Olympus FE-5020, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and FE-5020 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was unveiled 9 years later than the FE-5020 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades against the FE-5020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm GFX 100 FE-5020 
ReleasedMay 2019July 2009Fresher by 120 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2360k230kClearer display (+2130k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 FE-5020 Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm GFX 100 FE-5020 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100 offers outside dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Olympus FE-5020 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 compared to the FE-5020.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and FE-5020 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and FE-5020.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will show extra detail having an extra 90 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
95
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
more heavy than competition (1,320 grams)
60
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (137g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
90
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (800 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
24
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
67
great battery pack (800 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count great (102 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (1,320 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
92
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (800 per charge)
2 card slots
31
decently wide (24mm)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,320 grams)
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm GFX 100Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Olympus FE-5020
Also called - X-935
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-05-23 2009-07-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 11648 x 8736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 12 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320g (2.91 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 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 life 800 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-T125 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at release $10,000 $160