Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax W60
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax W60 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
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5020 was released at a similar time to the W60 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-5020 scores versus the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax W60
| FE-5020 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus FE-5020
| W60 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax W60
| FE-5020 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 against the W60.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and W60.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-5020 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Also called as | X-935 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2009-07-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 50 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $160 | $300 |