Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
- Launched July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced March 2011
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5020 was launched 19 months before the SZ-30MR which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the SZ-30MR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
FE-5020 | SZ-30MR |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus FE-5020
SZ-30MR | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 19 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-30MR
FE-5020 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the SZ-30MR.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and SZ-30MR.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Also Known as | X-935 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical 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 | - | 220 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $160 | $279 |