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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was revealed 14 months before the G700SE making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Ricoh G700SE

 FE-5020 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus FE-5020

 G700SE FE-5020 
RevealedOctober 2010July 2009Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh G700SE

 FE-5020 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 vs the G700SE.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
focusing manually
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
59
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
24
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
64
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
31
pretty wide (24mm)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
23
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (307 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus FE-5020Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-5020 Ricoh G700SE
Alternative name X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-10-13
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 grams (0.30 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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-60
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $160 $0