Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP2 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
- Launched July 2009
- Also Known as X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-5020 was brought out 5 months before the FP2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-5020 grades against the FP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FP2
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus FE-5020
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FP2
| FE-5020 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 versus the FP2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and FP2.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FP2 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
| Otherwise known as | X-935 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137g (0.30 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $160 | $80 |