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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is X-935
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5020 versus Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched 24 months prior to the CX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-5020 grades versus the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Ricoh CX5

 FE-5020 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus FE-5020

 CX5 FE-5020 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh CX5

 FE-5020 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 has external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 versus Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 and the CX5.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-5020 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
59
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (137g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
24
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography features
64
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
31
rather wide (24mm)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh CX5
 Olympus FE-5020Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-5020 Ricoh CX5
Alternative name X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" 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 model LI-42B DB-100
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $399