Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GF1
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GF1 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
- Other Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF2
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Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic GF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very close but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FE-5020 was released 2 months prior to the GF1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the GF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic GF1
| FE-5020 | GF1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus FE-5020
| GF1 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic GF1
| FE-5020 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | October 2009 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has outside measurements 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 GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic GF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the GF1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and GF1 is 95 and 85 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and GF1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The FE-5020 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
| Also called | X-935 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2009-10-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 |
| Microphone 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 | 137g (0.30 lb) | 385g (0.85 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 513 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 380 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $160 | $400 |
