Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax ist DL2 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
- Released July 2009
- Additionally Known as X-935
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched January 2006
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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-5020 was manufactured 3 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-5020 matches up against the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax ist DL2
| FE-5020 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | January 2006 | More modern by 43 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus FE-5020
| ist DL2 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax ist DL2
| FE-5020 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the ist DL2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and ist DL2 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and ist DL2.
Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-5020 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus FE-5020 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger FE-5020 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Also called as | X-935 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2006-01-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 6MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 5 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 151 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | - |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) | 565 grams (1.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | LI-42B | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $160 | - |