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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched 10 months before the FX75 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the FX75 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FX75

 FE-5020 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FX75 FE-5020 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2009Fresher by 10 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FX75

 FE-5020 FX75 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FX75 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 vs the FX75.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and FX75.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FX75 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Panasonic FX75
60
weather proof
lighter than competitors (137g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
24
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors (137g)
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
features focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
31
really wide (24mm)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also called as X-935 Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
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 reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 grams (0.30 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $160 $139