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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5020 was manufactured 3 years before the VG-160 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-5020 grades vs the VG-160 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus VG-160

 FE-5020 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus FE-5020

 VG-160 FE-5020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VG-160

 FE-5020 VG-160 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 against the VG-160.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and VG-160.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus VG-160 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
24
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (165 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (165 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
31
really wide (24mm)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (165 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
30
rather wide (26mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5020 Olympus VG-160
Also referred to as X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
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 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 - 165 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $160 $90