Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP5
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP5 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
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally Known as X-935
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic 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 |