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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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 X20 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FE-5020 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 3 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the FE-5020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm X20 FE-5020 
AnnouncedApril 2013July 2009Newer by 46 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm X20

 FE-5020 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm X20 FE-5020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the FE-5020.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and FE-5020 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and FE-5020.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The newer Fujifilm X20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (353g)
60
weather sealing
lighter than average (137 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery life (270 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
24
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
61
great battery life (270 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (353g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than average (137 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (24mm)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (353g)
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm X20Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X20 Olympus FE-5020
Alternate name - X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lb) 137 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $160