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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was manufactured around the same time to the P80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FE-5020 scores against the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax P80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 P80 FE-5020 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax P80

		

		

			
 FE-5020 P80 
AnnouncedJuly 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 versus the P80.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax P80 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and P80.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the production date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Pentax P80 Portrait photography information
21
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
27
 has manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Pentax P80 Street photography highlights
60
 environment proofing
 lighter than competitors (137 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
55
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
24
 environment proofing
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
17
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
65
 lighter than competitors (137 grams)
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography features
Pentax P80 Landscape photography features
31
 pretty wide (24mm)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
32
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Pentax P80
28
 pretty wide (24mm)
 lighter than competitors (137 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing microphone jack
28
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax P80
 Olympus FE-5020Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5020 Pentax Optio P80
Also Known as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $200