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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the FH3 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-5020 scores against the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FH3

 FE-5020 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FH3 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH3

 FE-5020 FH3 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 features exterior measurements 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 FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the FH3.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and FH3.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
Panasonic FH3 Street photography info
60
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (137g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
24
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
65
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
31
decently wide (24mm)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as X-935 Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 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 card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $160