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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched 3 months later than the H20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-5020 scores versus the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony H20

 FE-5020 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus FE-5020

 H20 FE-5020 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony H20

 FE-5020 H20 
RevealedJuly 2009May 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the H20.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and H20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-5020 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
60
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
24
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
Sony H20 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (250 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
31
pretty wide (24mm)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
Sony H20 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (250g)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony H20
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also referred to as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BG1
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $249