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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Released December 2012
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The FE-5020 was revealed 4 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 FE-5020 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus FE-5020

 XZ-2 iHS FE-5020 
ReleasedDecember 2012July 2009Fresher by 41 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 FE-5020 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and XZ-2 iHS.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The FE-5020 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
60
environment proof
lighter than others in class (137g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography info
24
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (340 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography info
65
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
good battery power (340 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (346g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
31
pretty wide (24mm)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
36
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (346g)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Also called X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 346 gr (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B Li-90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $450