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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(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
Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 FE-5020 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus FE-5020

 SZ-30MR FE-5020 
AnnouncedMarch 2011July 2009Newer by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 FE-5020 SZ-30MR 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography factors
60
weather proofing
lighter than average (137 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
24
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average (137 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
31
decently wide (24mm)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (220 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus SZ-30MR
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