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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Panasonic F5
(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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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

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").

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The 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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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 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic F5

 FE-5020 F5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography information
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no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Street photography highlights
60
weather proof
lighter than average (137 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography advice
Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
24
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
Panasonic F5 Travel photography info
65
lighter than average (137g)
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
31
really wide (24mm)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic 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