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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(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
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus FE-5020

 E-5 FE-5020 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2009Newer by 19 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus E-5

 FE-5020 E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus FE-5020

 E-5 FE-5020 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
60
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (137g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-5
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
24
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
56
environment proofing
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
65
lighter than competitors (137g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
31
decently wide (24mm)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
64
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
has external microphone port
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus FE-5020
 Olympus E-5Olympus FE-5020
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