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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced 3 years before the FH6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-5020 grades versus the FH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FH6

 FE-5020 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FH6 FE-5020 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH6

 FE-5020 FH6 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the FH6.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and FH6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
Panasonic FH6 Street photography info
60
weather proof
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography advice
24
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (119g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (119 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Otherwise known as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 280 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $129