Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5 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
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Introduced July 2011

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FE-5020 was unveiled 24 months prior to the LS5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic LS5
FE-5020 | LS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus FE-5020
LS5 | FE-5020 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic LS5
FE-5020 | LS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys physical 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 LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the LS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and LS5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Also referred to as | X-935 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137g (0.30 pounds) | 126g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 160 photos |
Battery format | - | AA |
Battery model | LI-42B | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $160 | $294 |