Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-320
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94 Imaging
37 Features
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Replacement is Olympus VR-330

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VR-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-5020 was introduced 24 months earlier than the VR-320 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-5020 scores against the VR-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus VR-320
FE-5020 | VR-320 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus FE-5020
VR-320 | FE-5020 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VR-320
FE-5020 | VR-320 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with external dimensions 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 VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the VR-320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and VR-320.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus VR-320 |
Also called as | X-935 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $160 | $179 |