Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally Known as X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched February 2011
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-5020 was released 18 months earlier than the SZ-10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-5020 scores vs the SZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus SZ-10
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus FE-5020
SZ-10 | FE-5020 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SZ-10
FE-5020 | SZ-10 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SZ-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 and the SZ-10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and SZ-10.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-10 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus SZ-10 |
Alternative name | X-935 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lb) | 215 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $160 | $300 |