Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3
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35 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FH3
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus FE-5020
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH3
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Revealed | July 2009 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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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 |