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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched 17 months before the FH27 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-5020 grades versus the FH27 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FH27

 FE-5020 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FH27 FE-5020 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH27

 FE-5020 FH27 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the FH27.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and FH27.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
60
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (137g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
24
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
provides touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Other name X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen 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 speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 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 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 life - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $229