Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS8 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FE-5020 was launched 24 months prior to the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-5020 scores against the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic ZS8
| FE-5020 | ZS8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus FE-5020
| ZS8 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS8
| FE-5020 | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 against the ZS8.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and ZS8.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS8 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
| Also called | X-935 | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) | 210 grams (0.46 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| 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 life | - | 340 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $160 | $275 |
