Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5 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
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax K-5
FE-5020 | K-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus FE-5020
K-5 | FE-5020 | |||
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Introduced | December 2010 | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K-5
FE-5020 | K-5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax K-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax K-5 | |
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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 |