Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3
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![Olympus FE-5020 front Olympus FE-5020 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-5020/Olympus-FE-5020-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP3/Panasonic-FP3-front.jpg)
95 Imaging
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25 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 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
- Released July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The FE-5020 was introduced 5 months prior to the FP3 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-5020 matches up against the FP3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FP3
FE-5020 | FP3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus FE-5020
FP3 | FE-5020 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FP3
FE-5020 | FP3 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 offers external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 and the FP3.
![Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5020-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP3-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5020-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and FP3.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP3 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
![Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-5020-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5020-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Other name | X-935 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
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 rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137 gr (0.30 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
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 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 model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $160 | $182 |