Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX20
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX20 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
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally Known as X-935
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX11
- Updated by Samsung NX30
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-5020 was unveiled 3 years before the NX20 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-5020 grades versus the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung NX20
| FE-5020 | NX20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Olympus FE-5020
| NX20 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2012 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 33 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung NX20
| FE-5020 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the NX20.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and NX20 is 95 and 83 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and NX20.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5020 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX20 will offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung NX20 |
| Also called as | X-935 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2012-04-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lb) | 341 grams (0.75 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $160 | $1,100 |