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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched 6 months prior to the SP-600 UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-5020 scores vs the SP-600 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ FE-5020 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

		

		

			
 FE-5020 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 against the SP-600 UZ.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and SP-600 UZ.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you would want to consider the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
21
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
27
 you can focus manually
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography highlights
60
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition (137g)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
36
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
24
 weather proofing
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
31
 great zoom range (28-420mm  15.0 x zoom)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
65
 lighter than competition (137g)
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 long zoom (420mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
31
 rather wide (24mm)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
29
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 lighter than competition (137g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have mic jack
20
 quite wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5020 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Otherwise known as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.10 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 lb) 455 grams (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $189