Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5 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
- Other Name is X-935
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Ricoh CX5
FE-5020 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus FE-5020
CX5 | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh CX5
FE-5020 | CX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |