Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH8
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
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On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-5020 was unveiled 3 years before the FH8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-5020 grades against the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FH8
| FE-5020 | FH8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus FE-5020
| FH8 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH8
| FE-5020 | FH8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 offers 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) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 versus the FH8.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and FH8.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
| Otherwise known as | X-935 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lb) | 123 grams (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 260 shots |
| Style 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 | One | One |
| Retail price | $160 | $149 |