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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5020 was launched 7 months after the FS7 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-5020 grades vs the FS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FS7

 FE-5020 FS7 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FS7 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FS7

 FE-5020 FS7 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 features outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the FS7.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and FS7.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-5020 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus FE-5020 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher FE-5020 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography details
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lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
Panasonic FS7 Street photography information
60
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (137g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography info
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weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
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quite wide (24mm)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FS7
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Also referred to as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-01-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 139 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $160