Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GH5
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GH5 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
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Replaced the Panasonic GH4
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GH5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

The FE-5020 was introduced 8 years before the GH5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-5020 scores against the GH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic GH5
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus FE-5020
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Revealed | January 2017 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 90 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1390k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic GH5
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outer 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 GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GH5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the GH5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and GH5 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and GH5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5020 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GH5 will show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Also called as | X-935 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
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) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lbs) | 725 gr (1.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Cost at release | $160 | $1,298 |