Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 III
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
- Other Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Revealed February 2020
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-5020 was launched 11 years earlier than the E-M1 III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-5020 scores against the E-M1 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus E-M1 III
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus FE-5020
E-M1 III | FE-5020 | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | July 2009 | More recent by 128 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus E-M1 III
FE-5020 | E-M1 III |
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 III has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the E-M1 III.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and E-M1 III is 95 and 67 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and E-M1 III.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-M1 III will show greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
Alternative name | X-935 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2020-02-11 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic IX |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 121 |
Cross focus points | - | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 60.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137g (0.30 lbs) | 580g (1.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 420 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | BLH-1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Retail cost | $160 | $1,800 |