Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-935
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic TS20
FE-5020 | TS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus FE-5020
TS20 | FE-5020 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS20
FE-5020 | TS20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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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 |