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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FE-5010 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 4 years after the FE-5010 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the FE-5010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm X20 FE-5010 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2009Newer by 53 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Fujifilm X20

 FE-5010 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm X20 FE-5010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the FE-5010.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and FE-5010 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and FE-5010.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (353 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (270 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
60
good battery power (270 per charge)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (353g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
31
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (353g)
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus FE-5010
 Fujifilm X20Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X20 Olympus FE-5010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 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 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $130