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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7040 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7040
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5020 was introduced 5 months prior to the 7040 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus 7040

 FE-5020 7040 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus FE-5020

 7040 FE-5020 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 7040

 FE-5020 7040 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outer dimensions 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 7040 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus 7040 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the 7040.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and 7040.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus 7040 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Olympus 7040
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Street photography highlights
60
weather proof
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography advice
Olympus 7040 Sports photography advice
24
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
Olympus 7040 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 7040
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Olympus Stylus 7040
Alternative name X-935 mju 7040
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 lbs) 144 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $160 $299