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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
29 Overall
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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).
Check out the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
	
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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
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 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