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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced within a month of the ZR1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-5020 scores vs the ZR1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic ZR1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZR1

		

		

			
 FE-5020 ZR1 
IntroducedJuly 2009July 2009Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 vs the ZR1.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and ZR1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to consider the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
21
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
21
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
60
 weather sealing
 lighter than others (137 grams)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography advice
24
 weather sealing
 low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
65
 lighter than others (137g)
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
32
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging information
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 lighter than others (137 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have external mic jack
28
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Other name X-935 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 137g (0.30 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $280