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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic SZ10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was revealed 6 years earlier than the SZ10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-5020 grades versus the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic SZ10

 FE-5020 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus FE-5020

 SZ10 FE-5020 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2009More modern by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic SZ10

 FE-5020 SZ10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the SZ10.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and SZ10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
60
weather proofing
lighter than others (137g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
24
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (137g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography info
31
rather wide (24mm)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic SZ10
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Otherwise known as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface 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
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 200 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $160 $200