Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS5
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Old Model is Panasonic TS4
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
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Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-5020 scores against the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic TS5
| FE-5020 | TS5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus FE-5020
| TS5 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2013 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS5
| FE-5020 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FE-5020 and the TS5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and TS5.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
| Also called as | X-935 | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2013-07-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 370 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | DMW-BCM13 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $160 | $350 |