Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
- Other Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is pretty close but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizes.

The FE-5020 was revealed 3 months later than the ZS1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-5020 matches up against the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic ZS1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus FE-5020
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS1
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Announced | July 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 against the ZS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and ZS1.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5020 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus FE-5020 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also called | X-935 | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
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 | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lb) | 229 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $160 | $0 |