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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TS20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic TS20

 FE-5020 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus FE-5020

 TS20 FE-5020 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS20

 FE-5020 TS20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic TS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 vs the TS20.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and TS20.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
Panasonic TS20 Street photography info
60
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (137g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
24
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
65
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (142g)
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
31
decently wide (24mm)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as X-935 Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/500s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $160 $179