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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is X-935
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5020 was introduced 7 months later than the SP-565UZ and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FE-5020 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus FE-5020

 SP-565UZ FE-5020 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 FE-5020 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 provides external 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) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 against the SP-565UZ.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-5020 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FE-5020 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
60
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (137g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
24
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (137g)
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography information
31
rather wide (24mm)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5020 Olympus SP-565UZ
Alternate name X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery model LI-42B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $400