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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced 4 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-5020 scores vs the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony TF1

          

          

            
 FE-5020 TF1 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus FE-5020

          

          

            
 TF1 FE-5020 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2009More recent by 47 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony TF1

          

          

            
 FE-5020 TF1 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 features 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) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 versus the TF1.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and TF1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

            Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
20
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
34
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
59
 weather proof
 lighter than average (137g)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition in class (152g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
24
 weather proof
 low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery power (240 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
64
 lighter than average (137g)
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
 weather sealing
 features focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery power (240 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
31
 quite wide (24mm)
 weather proof
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
40
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery power (240 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 lighter than average (137g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have external microphone support
33
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony TF1
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also Known as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.30 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $266