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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(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
Panasonic LS5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic LS5

 FE-5020 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus FE-5020

 LS5 FE-5020 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic LS5

 FE-5020 LS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Street photography factors
59
weather proofing
lighter than competition (137 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
24
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competition (137 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition (126 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (160 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
31
rather wide (24mm)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic LS5
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
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