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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung GX-20 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is X-935
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5020 was revealed 19 months later than the GX-20 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-5020 scores against the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung GX-20

 FE-5020 GX-20 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2008Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Olympus FE-5020

 GX-20 FE-5020 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung GX-20

 FE-5020 GX-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung GX-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 versus the GX-20.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and GX-20.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5020 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung GX-20 will produce more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer FE-5020 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Street photography advice
60
weather sealing
lighter than average (137g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
24
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average (137 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
weather proof
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography info
31
fairly wide (24mm)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung GX-20
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung GX-20
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Samsung GX-20
Otherwise known as X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-07-22 2008-01-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $850