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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the S2000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-5020 grades versus the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony S2000

 FE-5020 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus FE-5020

 S2000 FE-5020 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony S2000

 FE-5020 S2000 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 and the S2000.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and S2000.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-5020 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Sony S2000
60
environment proof
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
24
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Sony S2000
65
lighter than average in class (137g)
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
31
fairly wide (24mm)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony S2000
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also Known as X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137g (0.30 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $225