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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the XZ-10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-5020 scores against the XZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus XZ-10

 FE-5020 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus FE-5020

 XZ-10 FE-5020 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus XZ-10

 FE-5020 XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 features physical 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) and the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the XZ-10.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and XZ-10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and XZ-10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FE-5020 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
60
weather sealing
lighter than others (137g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography factors
24
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others (137g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography details
31
fairly wide (24mm)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
35
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (221g)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5020 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Alternate name X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.30 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $428