Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 550WP
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 550WP 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
- Alternate Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 550WP
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-5020 was manufactured 7 months later than the 550WP so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-5020 scores vs the 550WP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus 550WP
| FE-5020 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months | |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus FE-5020
| 550WP | FE-5020 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 550WP
| FE-5020 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 550WP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 vs the 550WP.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and 550WP.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-5020 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger FE-5020 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
| Also referred to as | X-935 | mju 550WP |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2009-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $160 | $399 |