Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax S1
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax S1 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
- Launched July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011
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Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-5020 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the S1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax S1
| FE-5020 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus FE-5020
| S1 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2011 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax S1
| FE-5020 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FE-5020 and the S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and S1.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax S1 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Other name | X-935 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2011-03-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| 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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 260 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $160 | $174 |
