Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5020 was announced 17 months prior to the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-5020 scores against the SP-610UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
FE-5020 | SP-610UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus FE-5020
SP-610UZ | FE-5020 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SP-610UZ
FE-5020 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 versus the SP-610UZ.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and SP-610UZ.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Also referred to as | X-935 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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) | 405 grams (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 340 images |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery model | LI-42B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $160 | $299 |