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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
65

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

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
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and E-M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-5020 was launched 5 years prior to the E-M1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-5020 grades versus the E-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 FE-5020 E-M1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 E-M1 FE-5020 
RevealedOctober 2013July 2009Newer by 51 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 FE-5020 E-M1 
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 versus the E-M1.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and E-M1 is 95 and 71 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and E-M1.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5020 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus E-M1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
71
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Olympus E-M1
60
 weather sealing
 lighter than others in class (137g)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
78
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (497g)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography details
24
 weather sealing
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
70
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery power (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography highlights
65
 lighter than others in class (137 grams)
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
 lighter than competition in class (497g)
 environment proofing
 offers touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (350 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography advice
31
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
73
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-M1 as a Vlogging camera
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 lighter than others in class (137 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have external microphone port
36
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes external microphone port
 lighter than competition in class (497g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus E-M1
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Olympus OM-D E-M1
Also called as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-22 2013-10-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePIC VII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 497 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 757
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B BLN-1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $160 $799