Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-5020 was introduced 3 months later than the ZS3 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-5020 scores versus the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic ZS3
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus FE-5020
ZS3 | FE-5020 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS3
FE-5020 | ZS3 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | May 2009 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about 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") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the ZS3.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and ZS3.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus FE-5020 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also referred to as | X-935 | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 grams (0.30 pounds) | 229 grams (0.50 pounds) |
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 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 model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $160 | $200 |