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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced 8 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-5020 grades versus the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic ZS70

 FE-5020 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus FE-5020

 ZS70 FE-5020 
RevealedApril 2017July 2009Fresher by 94 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS70

 FE-5020 ZS70 

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 and the ZS70.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and ZS70.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
60
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
24
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than average in class (137g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
79
great battery power (380 CIPA)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as X-935 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 380 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $450