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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is X-935
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was manufactured 3 years before the FX90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-5020 grades against the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FX90

		

		

			
 FE-5020 FX90 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 FX90 FE-5020 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FX90

		

		

			
 FE-5020 FX90 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 features external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 and the FX90.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and FX90.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to take the age  of the products into consideration. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
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 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
21
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
60
 weather proofing
 lighter than others in class (137g)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
24
 weather proofing
 low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
30
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (200 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography information
65
 lighter than others in class (137 grams)
 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
 supports focus via touch
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
31
 quite wide (24mm)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 manual mode not available
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 bad battery pack (200 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (24mm)
 lighter than others in class (137 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing external microphone support
33
 really wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Alternative name X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 137g (0.30 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 200 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $227