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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was released 5 months before the FH1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the FH1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FH1

 FE-5020 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FH1 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH1

 FE-5020 FH1 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 and the FH1.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and FH1.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
60
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
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environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition in class (137g)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (24mm)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as X-935 Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lb) 163g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $160 $150