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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
Olympus SZ-10
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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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 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proof
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography advice
24
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (137g)
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (220 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
31
fairly wide (24mm)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
40
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SZ-10
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus 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