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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-120 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
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus VG-120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was released 17 months earlier than the VG-120 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-5020 scores against the VG-120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus VG-120

 FE-5020 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus FE-5020

 VG-120 FE-5020 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VG-120

 FE-5020 VG-120 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 has outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 against the VG-120.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and VG-120.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VG-120 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
Olympus VG-120 Street photography info
60
environment proof
lighter than average in class (137g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography information
24
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Olympus VG-120
65
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (160 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-120
31
rather wide (24mm)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
28
relatively wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Olympus VG-120
Also Known as X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 160 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Retail price $160 $190