Olympus FE-5020 Review

Name: Olympus FE-5020
Brand: Olympus

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Main Features

12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 64 - 1600

24-120 mm F3.3-5.8 Zoom Lens

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

continuous shooting

- 640 x 480 video

137g. 93 x 56 x 25 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Also known as X-935

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Olympus FE-5020 Overview

First introduced in July 2009 , Olympus FE-5020 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and 24-120 mm F3.3-5.8 lens. FE-5020 is also sold as X-935 in some of the countries.

Olympus FE-5020 Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Olympus FE-5020 has an Overall Score of 26/100 and ranked #593 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #1181 out of 1225 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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Features

Value for Money

Portability

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Olympus FE-5020 Physical Specs

Olympus FE-5020 weighs 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz) and has external dimensions of 93 x 56 x 25 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.98″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Olympus FE-5020 is a remarkably light camera for its class. With a thickness of 25mm, it has an average thickness for its class.

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Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus FE-5020 with its main competitors:

Olympus FE-5020 Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Weight	vs FE-5020	Thickness	vs FE-5020
Samsung WB50F Compare	207g	70g heavier	27mm	2mm thicker
Sony WX80 Compare	124g	13g lighter	22mm	3mm thinner
Fujifilm X-T30 Compare	383g	246g heavier	47mm	22mm thicker
Canon 450D Compare	524g	387g heavier	62mm	37mm thicker
Fujifilm X30 Compare	423g	286g heavier	60mm	35mm thicker
Sony RX10 IV Compare	1095g	958g heavier	145mm	120mm thicker
Panasonic TS3 Compare	197g	60g heavier	27mm	2mm thicker
Canon SX270 HS Compare	233g	96g heavier	33mm	8mm thicker

Weather Sealing

Olympus FE-5020 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Olympus FE-5020 will serve you well.

Olympus FE-5020 Sensor and Photography Features

Olympus FE-5020 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features TruePic III processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 3968 x 2976 pixels with aspect ratios of and 4:3. FE-5020 has a native ISO range of 64 - 1600 but unfortunately, Olympus FE-5020 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Olympus XZ-1 in the same price range.

Olympus FE-5020 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Olympus FE-5020 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Olympus FE-5020's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Comparison image of Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

Olympus FE-5020 Lens

Olympus FE-5020 features a 24-120 mm F3.3-5.8 5× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end, while 120mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is also well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

FE-5020

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

FE-5020

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

With a max aperture of f3.30 at 24mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.80.

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

FE-5020

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

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Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

FE-5020

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Olympus FE-5020 LCD

Olympus FE-5020 has a Fixed Type 2.7" LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. At only 2.7", the screen is on the smaller side and 230kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.

FE-5020 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 (Compare) or Kodak EasyShare Z980 (Compare).
If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

Olympus FE-5020 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

Olympus FE-5020 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

Olympus FE-5020 Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Samsung WB50F Compare	1280 x 720	shots	Yes	No	Yes
Sony WX80 Compare	1920 x 1080	240shots	Yes	No	No
Fujifilm X-T30 Compare	4096 x 2160	380shots	Yes	Yes	No
Canon 450D Compare	None	shots	No	No	No
Fujifilm X30 Compare	1920 x 1080	470shots	Yes	No	No
Sony RX10 IV Compare	3840 x 2160	400shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Panasonic TS3 Compare	1920 x 1080	310shots	No	No	No
Canon SX270 HS Compare	1920 x 1080	210shots	No	No	No

Olympus FE-5020 Other Features

Max Shutter speed

Olympus FE-5020 can shoot continuously at max speed of and has max shutter speed of 1/500 sec.

Flash

Unfortunately FE-5020 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

Focusing

Olympus FE-5020 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

Olympus FE-5020 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Olympus FE-5020 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

137g Light Body

Environmental Sealing

24mm Wide Angle Lens

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CONs

No Wireless Connection

No Image Stabilization

No Articulating Screen

No External Flash Shoe

No Full HD Video

No Touch Screen

No Built-in Viewfinder

No RAW Shooting

No Face Detection Focusing

Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP

Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600

Small LCD Screen ( 2.7")

Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )

1/500s Low Max Shutter Speed

No Manual Focusing

No Manual Exposure

Slow Lens at Wide: f3.30

Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80

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What type of Photography is Olympus FE-5020 Good for?

In this section, we review and score Olympus FE-5020 in 5 different photography areas.

Olympus FE-5020 for Portrait Photography

Olympus FE-5020 has a score of 10 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theFE-5020.

Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe

No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

Read the details of how we scored Olympus FE-5020 for Portrait Photography

Olympus FE-5020 for Street Photography

Olympus FE-5020 has a score of 30 for Street Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Street We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list and consider these alternatives over theFE-5020.

Live-view
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small Body
No Built-in Viewfinder

No Manual Focus Mode
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

Read the details of how we scored Olympus FE-5020 for Street Photography

Olympus FE-5020 for Sports Photography

Olympus FE-5020 has a score of 14 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theFE-5020.

Environmental Sealings
120 mm Tele Lens
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/500s
Focus Points
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
No Manual Exposure Mode

No Manual Focus Mode
No Built-in Viewfinder
No External Flash Shoe
No Image Stabilization
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
No RAW shooting capability

Read the details of how we scored Olympus FE-5020 for Sports Photography

Olympus FE-5020 for Daily Photography

Olympus FE-5020 has a score of 48 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Compact Body
137g
Environmental Sealings

5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability

Read the details of how we scored Olympus FE-5020 for Daily Photography

Olympus FE-5020 for Landscape Photography

Olympus FE-5020 has a score of 16 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theFE-5020.

24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
No Manual Exposure Mode

No Manual Focus Mode
No RAW shooting capability
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

Read the details of how we scored Olympus FE-5020 for Landscape Photography

Olympus FE-5020 Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Olympus FE-5020 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.

Read a more detailed analysis of Olympus FE-5020 alternatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Olympus FE-5020

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is the Olympus FE-5020 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
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Olympus FE-5020 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Olympus
Model	Olympus FE-5020
Also known as	X-935
Announced	2009-07-22
Body Type	Compact
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-120 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.3-5.8
Macro Focus Range	1cm
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Size	2.7"
Screen Resolution	230k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	4s
Max Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/500s
Continuous Shooting	n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	n/a
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.10 m
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Sensor Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor Area	28.07mm²
Sensor Resolution	12 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	3968 x 2976
Max Native ISO	1,600
Min Native ISO	64
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Video Features
Video Resolutions	640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max Video Resolution	640 x 480
Video Formats	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	137g
Physical Dimensions	93 x 56 x 25mm
Battery Model	LI-42B
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes (12 seconds)
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage Slots	1

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