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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7030
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the 7030 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FE-5020 grades vs the 7030 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus 7030

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 7030

		

		

			
 FE-5020 7030 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the 7030.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and 7030.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus 7030 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
	
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
21
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
28
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography details
Olympus 7030 Street photography details
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 weather sealing
 lighter than others (137 grams)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
Olympus 7030 Sports photography information
24
 weather sealing
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
39
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
65
 lighter than others (137 grams)
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
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 quite wide (24mm)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
Olympus 7030 Vlogging factors
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 lighter than others (137g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of external microphone port
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 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of mic port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 7030
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Olympus Stylus 7030
Alternative name X-935 mju 7030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9 and  4:3
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $179