Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS6
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS6 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
- Launched July 2009
- Alternative 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
- Introduced January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-5020 was unveiled 6 years prior to the TS6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-5020 grades vs the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic TS6
FE-5020 | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus FE-5020
TS6 | FE-5020 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | July 2009 | More recent by 66 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS6
FE-5020 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys external 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 TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the TS6.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and TS6.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Other name | X-935 | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2015-01-06 |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
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 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 | - | 370 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $160 | $300 |