Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1
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![Olympus FE-5020 front Olympus FE-5020 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-5020/Olympus-FE-5020-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS1/Panasonic-TS1-front.jpg)
93 Imaging
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24 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 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
- Additionally referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The FE-5020 was brought out 6 months after the TS1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic TS1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus FE-5020
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS1
FE-5020 | TS1 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with external dimensions 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 TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic TS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 against the TS1.
![Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5020-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
![Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5020-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and TS1.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
![Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-5020-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5020-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Also called | X-935 | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
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 | 137g (0.30 pounds) | 189g (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $160 | $380 |