Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Launched February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-3
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- 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and FE-5020 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-5 was manufactured 19 months after the FE-5020 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-5 scores against the FE-5020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus FE-5020
E-5 | FE-5020 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 19 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus E-5
FE-5020 | E-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus FE-5020
E-5 | FE-5020 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 comes with outer measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 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).
Check the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-5 and the FE-5020.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and FE-5020 is 58 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and FE-5020.
All in all, both cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-5 uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer E-5 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-5 | Olympus FE-5020 |
Also called | - | X-935 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-03 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V+ | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 519 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLM-5 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Card slots | Two | One |
Retail price | $1,700 | $160 |