Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-5020 was introduced 7 months later than the FZ28 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-5020 grades vs the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FZ28
| FE-5020 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus FE-5020
| FZ28 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FZ28
| FE-5020 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with exterior dimensions 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 FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the FZ28.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and FZ28.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-5020 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger FE-5020 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
| Also Known as | X-935 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-4.4 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lb) | 417 gr (0.92 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 27 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 17.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 79 |
| 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $160 | $599 |