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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6020 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was announced 6 months earlier than the 6020 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-5020 scores against the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus 6020

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 6020

		

		

			
 FE-5020 6020 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2010Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 has outer dimensions 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 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6020 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 versus the 6020.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and 6020.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 6020 to resolve extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.
	
			Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
28
 good  resolution (13MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
60
 environment sealing
 lighter than others in class (137 grams)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than average (122 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
24
 environment sealing
 low max shutter speed (1/500s)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (13 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
65
 lighter than others in class (137 grams)
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
 lighter than average (122 grams)
 environment sealing
 good  resolution (13 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
31
 really wide (24mm)
 environment sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
40
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (13MP)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
Olympus 6020 Vlogging factors
28
 really wide (24mm)
 lighter than others in class (137 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have external mic socket
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (122g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called as X-935 mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-02-02
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 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 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 metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 137g (0.30 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $279