Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
FE-5020 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus FE-5020
SP-565UZ | FE-5020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SP-565UZ
FE-5020 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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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 |