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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-935
Olympus Tough-3000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 FE-5020 Tough-3000 

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Tough-3000 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus Tough-3000

 FE-5020 Tough-3000 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Olympus Tough-3000
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography features
60
environment proof
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography details
24
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
31
relatively wide (24mm)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
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