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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P2 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
  • Also referred to as X-935
Olympus E-P2
(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
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Updated by Olympus E-P3
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P2 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus E-P2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and E-P2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5020 was revealed 9 months before the E-P2 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-5020 scores vs the E-P2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus E-P2

 FE-5020 E-P2 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus FE-5020

 E-P2 FE-5020 
RevealedApril 2010July 2009Newer by 9 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus E-P2

 FE-5020 E-P2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus E-P2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 and the E-P2.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and E-P2 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and E-P2.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The FE-5020 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
Olympus E-P2 Street photography information
60
weather proof
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P2 as a Sports photography camera
24
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery power (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Olympus E-P2
65
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
43
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (300 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography info
31
rather wide (24mm)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
60
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery power (300 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
Olympus E-P2 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus E-P2
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus PEN E-P2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5020 Olympus PEN E-P2
Also called X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-04-22
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137g (0.30 pounds) 355g (0.78 pounds)
Physical 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 All around score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 505
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B BLS-1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $160 $799