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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

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").

Photography Glossary

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

 FE-5020 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus FE-5020

 ZR1 FE-5020 

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).

Check the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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
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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