Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus Tough-3000
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-5020 was released 5 months prior to the Tough-3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-5020 grades against the Tough-3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus Tough-3000
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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus FE-5020
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus Tough-3000
FE-5020 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 against the Tough-3000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and Tough-3000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and Tough-3000.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
Also called as | X-935 | mju Tough 3000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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 model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $160 | $0 |