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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched 4 years prior to the FH10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FH10

 FE-5020 FH10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FH10 FE-5020 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH10

 FE-5020 FH10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FE-5020 and the FH10.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and FH10 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and FH10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
Panasonic FH10 Street photography information
60
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
24
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition in class (137g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
31
relatively wide (24mm)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
31
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Also called X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum 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) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $160 $110