Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX5
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35 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
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Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-5020 scores versus the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony WX5
| FE-5020 | WX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus FE-5020
| WX5 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Screen dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony WX5
| FE-5020 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the WX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and WX5.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Other name | X-935 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.8" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $160 | $250 |