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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-925
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
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is X-935
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was introduced within a month of the FE-5020 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the FE-5020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FE-4000 FE-5020 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FE-5020 FE-4000 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus FE-5020

 FE-4000 FE-5020 
ReleasedJuly 2009July 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 versus the FE-5020.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and FE-5020.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than competition (137g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
28
pretty wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus FE-5020
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4000 Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as X-925 X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $160