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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(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
  • Also referred to as X-935
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P2
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus E-P1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and E-P1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5020 was brought out within a month of the E-P1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the E-P1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus E-P1

 FE-5020 E-P1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus FE-5020

 E-P1 FE-5020 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus E-P1

 FE-5020 E-P1 
ReleasedJuly 2009July 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus E-P1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 versus the E-P1.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and E-P1 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and E-P1.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The FE-5020 includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-P1 Street photography highlights
60
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (137g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
Olympus E-P1 Sports photography details
24
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery life (300 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-P1 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (137g)
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
43
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P1
31
fairly wide (24mm)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery life (300 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-P1 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus E-P1
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5020 Olympus PEN E-P1
Also called as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-07-29
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 137 grams (0.30 pounds) 355 grams (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B BLS-1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $182