Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-5020 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the XZ-1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-5020 matches up against the XZ-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus XZ-1
| FE-5020 | XZ-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus FE-5020
| XZ-1 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus XZ-1
| FE-5020 | XZ-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FE-5020 against the XZ-1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and XZ-1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus FE-5020 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus XZ-1 |
| Also Known as | X-935 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | TruePic V |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3664 x 2752 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137g (0.30 pounds) | 275g (0.61 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $160 | $567 |