Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic F5
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic F5 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-5020 was released 4 years before the F5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-5020 grades against the F5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic F5
| FE-5020 | F5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus FE-5020
| F5 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic F5
| FE-5020 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 has got external 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 Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the F5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and F5.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic F5 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
| Also called as | X-935 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 5.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137g (0.30 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | 250 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $160 | $100 |