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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony G3 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
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced 7 months after the G3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-5020 grades against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony G3

 FE-5020 G3 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus FE-5020

 G3 FE-5020 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony G3

 FE-5020 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 vs the G3.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and G3.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus FE-5020 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FE-5020 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
60
environment proofing
lighter than average (137 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
Sony G3 Sports photography details
24
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
65
lighter than average (137g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Sony G3
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony G3
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also called X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 grams (0.30 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $160 $200