Fujifilm FinePix S4000 vs Olympus FE-5020

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S4000 and the Olympus FE-5020, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000 was introduced in January 2011 and Olympus FE-5020 was introduced in July 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000 Highlights

      • 14.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Olympus FE-5020 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S4000
      4. Advantage of Olympus FE-5020
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S4000 and Olympus FE-5020.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Fujifilm S4000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S4000 over Olympus FE-5020.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000 vs Olympus FE-5020
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.0 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 3968 x 2976
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 720 mm vs 120 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 30x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/3.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance 40 cm vs 60 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/500 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix S4000.

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Panasonic GX9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Samsung WB2200F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm S8500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-5020
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus FE-5020 over Fujifilm FinePix S4000.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000 vs Olympus FE-5020
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 64
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 1 cm
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Lighter 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) vs 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus FE-5020.

      Olympus FE-4000
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus FE-5010
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      1/2.33-inch

      11.8 MP

      Olympus FE-4030
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus FE-3010
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      1/2.33-inch

      11.8 MP

      Panasonic GX9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S4000 Olympus FE-5020
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S4000 Olympus FE-5020
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.0 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Olympus FE-5020 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 97% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Olympus FE-5020.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000 features a 14.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Olympus FE-5020 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus FE-5020 is equipped with TruePic III processor and can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Olympus FE-5020 comes with LI-42B battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000 has a single SD /SDHC card slot. Olympus FE-5020 has a single xD-Picture Card/microSD card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S4000, and up to 1/500 sec on Olympus FE-5020. Fujifilm FinePix S4000 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S4000 and 4.10 m on Olympus FE-5020..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000 body has dimensions of 118 x 81 x 100 mm (4.65 x 3.19 x 3.94") and Olympus FE-5020 body has dimensions of 93 x 56 x 25 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.98"). Fujifilm FinePix S4000 weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) and Olympus FE-5020 weighs 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

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      93 mm

      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S4000 and Olympus FE-5020

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000 and Olympus FE-5020 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      POOR
      46
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S4000 and Olympus FE-5020 and give them scores of 57 and 43 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      24
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      GOOD
      73
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S4000

      Olympus FE-5020

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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