Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10 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" 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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic SZ10
FE-5020 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus FE-5020
SZ10 | FE-5020 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | July 2009 | More modern by 66 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic SZ10
FE-5020 | SZ10 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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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 |