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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8000 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5020 was announced within a month of the 8000 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-5020 scores vs the 8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus 8000

 FE-5020 8000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus FE-5020

 8000 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 8000

 FE-5020 8000 
RevealedJuly 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outside 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) whilst the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus 8000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 versus the 8000.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and 8000.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Olympus 8000 Street photography highlights
60
environment sealing
lighter than average (137g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
24
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Olympus 8000
65
lighter than average (137g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Olympus 8000
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 8000
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also referred to as X-935 mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 182 grams (0.40 lbs)
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 -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $380