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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced 12 months earlier than the FX700 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FE-5020 grades against the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FX700

 FE-5020 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FX700 FE-5020 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 12 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FX700

 FE-5020 FX700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the FX700.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and FX700.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FX700 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography features
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
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environment proofing
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
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environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography features
65
lighter than others in class (137g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
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pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Also called as X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $399