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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Additionally referred to as X-935
Panasonic FH25
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FH25

 FE-5020 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FH25 FE-5020 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH25

 FE-5020 FH25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
60
environment proof
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
24
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than others in class (137g)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
31
quite wide (24mm)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
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