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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G6 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic G6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the G6 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-5020 scores vs the G6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic G6

 FE-5020 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Olympus FE-5020

 G6 FE-5020 
AnnouncedApril 2013July 2009Newer by 45 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic G6

 FE-5020 G6 

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the G6.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and G6 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and G6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5020 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G6 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography factors
Panasonic G6 Street photography factors
60
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
Panasonic G6 Sports photography information
24
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography factors
31
decently wide (24mm)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
no image stabilization
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic G6
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Otherwise known as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 pounds) 390 gr (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $160 $750