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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(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
Panasonic FP2
(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
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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").

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The 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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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 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography highlights
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 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
60
 weather proof
 lighter than competition (137g)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
24
 weather proof
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
35
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography information
65
 lighter than competition (137 grams)
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
31
 relatively wide (24mm)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
33
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
28
 relatively wide (24mm)
 lighter than competition (137g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have microphone support
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic 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