Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic XS1
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic XS1 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
- Alternate 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
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Launched January 2013
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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic XS1
| FE-5020 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic 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 |