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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was revealed 7 months after the 7000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the 7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus 7000

 FE-5020 7000 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus FE-5020

 7000 FE-5020 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 7000

 FE-5020 7000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 7000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 and the 7000.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and 7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and 7000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher FE-5020 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
Olympus 7000 Street photography info
60
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Sports photography highlights
24
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
Olympus 7000 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
has built in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
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pretty wide (24mm)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 7000
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5020 Olympus Stylus 7000
Also called X-935 mju 7000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-01-07
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 137g (0.30 pounds) 172g (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $160 $280