Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH25
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH25 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
- Additionally referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-5020 was brought out 17 months earlier than the FH25 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-5020 grades vs the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FH25
FE-5020 | FH25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus FE-5020
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH25
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have 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") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FH25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 and the FH25.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and FH25.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH25 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also called as | X-935 | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine VI |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $160 | $180 |