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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W570 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 17 months prior to the W570 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-5020 scores vs the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony W570

 FE-5020 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus FE-5020

 W570 FE-5020 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W570

 FE-5020 W570 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 against the W570.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and W570.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
60
weather proofing
lighter than others (137g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
24
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography details
Sony W570 Travel photography details
65
lighter than others (137 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
31
fairly wide (24mm)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
Sony W570 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W570
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also called X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
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
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $159