Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G2
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G2 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
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Succeeded the Panasonic G1
- New Model is Panasonic G3
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On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very similar but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-5020 was revealed 11 months earlier than the G2 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-5020 scores vs the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic G2
| FE-5020 | G2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus FE-5020
| G2 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic G2
| FE-5020 | G2 |
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 has outside 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 G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 versus the G2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and G2 is 95 and 72 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and G2.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The FE-5020 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
| Also Known as | X-935 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-07-12 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lb) | 428 gr (0.94 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 53 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 493 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $160 | $1,000 |