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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was announced 4 years prior to the XS1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic XS1

 FE-5020 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus FE-5020

 XS1 FE-5020 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic XS1

 FE-5020 XS1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 vs the XS1.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and XS1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
60
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (137g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
24
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
65
lighter than average in class (137g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (103g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also referred to as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $130