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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-935
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZS20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-5020 scores against the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 ZS20 FE-5020 
AnnouncedApril 2012July 2009More modern by 33 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 FE-5020 ZS20 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 against the ZS20.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and ZS20.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography information
21
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
30
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography advice
60
 environment proof
 lighter than competition (137 grams)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 lighter than competitors (206 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography highlights
24
 environment proof
 low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
65
 lighter than competition (137 grams)
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
 lighter than competitors (206g)
 features touch to focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
31
 really wide (24mm)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging info
28
 really wide (24mm)
 lighter than competition (137 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of microphone jack
34
 fairly wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (206 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as X-935 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 137g (0.30 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $349