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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
Olympus 6000
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus 6000

 FE-5020 6000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus FE-5020

 6000 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 6000

 FE-5020 6000 
ReleasedJuly 2009July 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Street photography highlights
60
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Olympus 6000
24
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
Olympus 6000 Travel photography information
65
lighter than others in class (137g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography features
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography features
31
quite wide (24mm)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
28
quite wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 6000
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
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