Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ40
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ40 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FZ40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-5020 was released 12 months prior to the FZ40 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-5020 grades vs the FZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FZ40
| FE-5020 | FZ40 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Olympus FE-5020
| FZ40 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FZ40
| FE-5020 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the FZ40.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and FZ40 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and FZ40.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
| Also called as | X-935 | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 9.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lb) | 494 gr (1.09 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
| 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 ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $160 | $420 |