Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-15
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2013
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-5020 was revealed 4 years prior to the SZ-15 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-5020 matches up against the SZ-15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SZ-15. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus SZ-15
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus FE-5020
SZ-15 | FE-5020 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | July 2009 | More recent by 47 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SZ-15
FE-5020 | SZ-15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the SZ-15.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and SZ-15 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and SZ-15.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus SZ-15 |
Also called as | X-935 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | LI-42B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $160 | $200 |