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Comparison of Olympus FE-300 and Olympus FE-5020 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus FE-5020 ×
Olympus FE-300 ×
General
ModelOlympus FE-5020Olympus FE-300
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberFE-5020FE-300
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9394
Width (mm)2522
Height (mm)5657
Weight (g)107133
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1212
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/1.72 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0741.52
Sensor width (mm)6.177.44
Sensor height (mm)4.555.58
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.551.86
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
1↑Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1980 x 1080(2.1 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens, 7 Lenses in 6 Groups, 3 Aspherical LensesOlympus lens, 6 elements in 4 groups, 4 aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)53
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.300.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6060
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
  • 12
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingCCD Contrast Detection with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, Auto High, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 50 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • and 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • daylight
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/1000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)Digital ESP, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesIntelligent Auto, Program Auto, Digital Image Stabilization Plus, Magic Filter, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3Portrait, Landscape, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Behind Glass, Cuisine, Documents
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO 800: Wide: 0.49ft (0.15m) – 13.5ft (4.1m); 2.0ft (0.6m) – 7.5ft (2.3m) at ISO 800Wide: 0.98ft (0.3m) – 20.0ft. (6.1m) at ISO 800; Tele: 1.6ft. (0.5m) – 11.8ft. (3.6m) at ISO 800
Usable memory types
  • x
  • x
Other memoryMicroSD (MASD-1 required)-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4848
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • a/v out)
  • multi-terminal (usb
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-4
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.99
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-1.35
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.08
Startup time (s)-2.5
Play -> record time (s)-0.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)150300
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42BProprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2 software
  • olympus master 2
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x 10.3 or later
  • mac os 10.3 and higher
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDigital Image Stabilization+. Available in Wine Red, Dark Gray and Royal Blue.-



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