• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-5020 advantages over Fujifilm XP90

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.55 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.3 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Lighter weight
    107g vs 203g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Fujifilm XP90 advantages over Olympus FE-5020

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 210 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    9 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.4 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS15

Olympus FE-5020
Panasonic DMC-FS15
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic DMC-FS15

Fujifilm XP90
Panasonic DMC-FS15
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic DMC-FS15

Compared to Nikon S3000

Olympus FE-5020
Nikon S3000
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus FE-5020 vs Nikon S3000

Fujifilm XP90
Nikon S3000
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S3000

Compared to Pentax RS1500

Olympus FE-5020
Pentax RS1500
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax RS1500

Fujifilm XP90
Pentax RS1500
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax RS1500

Compared to Fujifilm XP120

Olympus FE-5020
Fujifilm XP120
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Olympus FE-5020 vs Fujifilm XP120

Fujifilm XP90
Fujifilm XP120
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm XP90 vs Fujifilm XP120

Compared to Fujifilm XP130

Olympus FE-5020
Fujifilm XP130
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Olympus FE-5020 vs Fujifilm XP130

Fujifilm XP90
Fujifilm XP130
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth

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