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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FP1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5020 was revealed 5 months before the FP1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-5020 scores vs the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FP1

 FE-5020 FP1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FP1 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FP1

 FE-5020 FP1 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has outer dimensions 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 FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FP1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 against the FP1.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and FP1.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Street photography factors
60
weather sealing
lighter than others (137 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
24
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than others (137g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (151g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography info
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Also Known as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 ID 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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $160 $153