Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FP7
FE-5020 | FP7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus FE-5020
FP7 | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 17 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FP7
FE-5020 | FP7 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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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 |