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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FP5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the FP5 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-5020 grades vs the FP5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FP5

 FE-5020 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FP5 FE-5020 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FP5

 FE-5020 FP5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the FP5.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and FP5.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Panasonic FP5
60
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
24
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (260 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
65
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
better than average battery life (260 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
31
fairly wide (24mm)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
40
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (260 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
30
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Otherwise known as X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 gr (0.30 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $199