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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Replaced the Pentax K-7
  • Renewed by Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax K-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-5020 was launched 17 months earlier than the K-5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-5020 scores against the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax K-5

 FE-5020 K-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus FE-5020

 K-5 FE-5020 
IntroducedDecember 2010July 2009More recent by 17 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K-5

 FE-5020 K-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 features 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) and the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 versus the K-5.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and K-5.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-5 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Pentax K-5
60
weather proofing
lighter than average (137 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Sports photography camera
24
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
Pentax K-5 Travel photography info
65
lighter than average (137 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography highlights
31
fairly wide (24mm)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
Pentax K-5 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K-5
 Olympus FE-5020Pentax K-5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5020 Pentax K-5
Also called X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-07-22 2010-12-18
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lbs) 740 gr (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1162
Other
Battery life - 980 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $160 $800