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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was brought out 3 years earlier than the FH7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FH7

 FE-5020 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FH7 FE-5020 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH7

 FE-5020 FH7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with 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 FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera plus 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 employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 vs the FH7.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and FH7.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography details
24
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (137 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others (126 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography features
31
really wide (24mm)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Otherwise known as X-935 Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $160 $149