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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched 24 months before the RZ10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-5020 scores versus the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax RZ10

		

		

			
 FE-5020 RZ10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 RZ10 FE-5020 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax RZ10

		

		

			
 FE-5020 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 versus the RZ10.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and RZ10.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
21
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
35
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
Pentax RZ10 Street photography information
60
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
24
 weather proofing
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (178 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography info
65
 lighter than competition in class (137g)
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
 weather sealing
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 long zoom (280mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (178 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
31
 rather wide (24mm)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
43
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 weather sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 not so great battery (178 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging advice
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging advice
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have external mic jack
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus FE-5020Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5020 Pentax Optio RZ10
Otherwise known as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.10 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 178 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $200