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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SH-3 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SH-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was revealed 7 years prior to the SH-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-5020 grades against the SH-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus SH-3

 FE-5020 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus FE-5020

 SH-3 FE-5020 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2009Newer by 79 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SH-3

 FE-5020 SH-3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the SH-3.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and SH-3.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-3 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
Olympus SH-3 Street photography info
60
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
24
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography information
65
lighter than average in class (137g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
74
great battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5020 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Otherwise known as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 380 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $579