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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FP7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was announced 17 months before the FP7 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-5020 scores against the FP7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FP7

 FE-5020 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FP7 FE-5020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FP7

 FE-5020 FP7 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys exterior measurements 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 FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FP7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 against the FP7.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and FP7.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
60
weather proof
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography features
24
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (240 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
65
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
great battery power (240 per charge)
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
31
pretty wide (24mm)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
29
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Also referred to as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 grams (0.30 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 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 All around 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 life - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $227