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
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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").
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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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus SZ-10
| FE-5020 | SZ-10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus FE-5020
| SZ-10 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |