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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-110 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-935
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus VG-110, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced 18 months prior to the VG-110 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-5020 grades against the VG-110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus VG-110

 FE-5020 VG-110 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus FE-5020

 VG-110 FE-5020 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VG-110

 FE-5020 VG-110 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 offers external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus VG-110 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 against the VG-110.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and VG-110 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and VG-110.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Olympus VG-110
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition (137 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
24
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (170 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
65
lighter than competition (137 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (170 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography details
31
relatively wide (24mm)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
27
really wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (170 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
28
relatively wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
28
really wide (27mm)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5020 Olympus VG-110
Also called as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
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, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 170 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $150