Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
- Alternate Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
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The following is a complete review of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-5020 was unveiled 3 years before the SZ1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic SZ1
| FE-5020 | SZ1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Olympus FE-5020
| SZ1 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic SZ1
| FE-5020 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the SZ1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and SZ1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ1 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
| Also called | X-935 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lb) | 131 grams (0.29 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $160 | $179 |