Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000 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
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-5020 was brought out within a month of the 6000 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-5020 scores vs the 6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus 6000
FE-5020 | 6000 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus FE-5020
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 6000
FE-5020 | 6000 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 features external 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 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 6000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 and the 6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and 6000.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-5020 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Also referred to as | X-935 | mju Tough 6000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $160 | $259 |