Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
- Announced July 2009
- Other Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced July 2011
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SZ-11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-5020 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-5020 scores vs the SZ-11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus SZ-11
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus FE-5020
SZ-11 | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen sizing | 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-11
FE-5020 | SZ-11 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the SZ-11.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and SZ-11 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and SZ-11.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-11 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus SZ-11 |
Also called | X-935 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-27 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | 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 speed | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 200 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $160 | $253 |