Olympus FE-5020 (Digital Compact Cameras)

A 12-megapixel resolution plus a wider than average 5x optical zoom range equivalent to 24-120mm on a 35mm film camera, and all for a UK asking price of £169, doesn't sound a bad deal on the face of it. Or perhaps that should be "fascia", as the entry...

Small and portable, barely larger than a credit card, more stylish design than usually found at this price point, user-friendly intuitive operation, quick and responsive for the most part, fun "Magic Filters

Flat and washed out looking images (unless shooting with "Magic Filter" deployed) require a degree of post processing to bring out their best – not ideally something you’d want from a supposedly beginner friendly, entry-level compact

It looks good and retails for a fair price, so it’s disappointing the standard images the FE-5020 produces could do with a boost in contrast and saturation

A budget compact with a super-wide zoom lens

As a low-cost ultra-compact the Olympus FE-5020 does offer a greater zoom range and a wider wide-angle than anything else of comparable price, but its awkward handling, limited range of features, poor performance and lack of low-light ability, as well...

Olympus FE 5020 is a gorgeous 12 megapixel digital camera, with a focal range of 24-120mm. And its 5x super wide-angle zoom and with auto focus tracking system is competent enough to capture long range shots and panoramic views. And mind you, its...

The FE-5020 includes a series of digital filters that can be selected in shooting mode to get all kinds of fun effects (some of which have already featured in Olympus SLR cameras and the micro 4/3 range). You can choose Pop Art, Pinhole, Sketch and...

Compact, lightweight design ; Magic Filters are a nice touch ; 5x (24-120 mm) optical zoom

Fairly mediocre picture quality ; No burst mode ; Uses xD memory cards or microSD cards via an adapter ; No exposure histogram (when shooting or in playback more) ; No 720p HDTV video function

The FE-5020 is a basic camera that does a decent job. Its main distinguishing feature is the 24-120 mm lens. In the same price range, it's worth taking a look at Sony's W270, which has an optical stabilisation system and a 720p video mode.

A low-cost camera with a wideangle 5x zoom, the Olympus FE-5020 also boasts 12MP and comes in a range of colours. WDC's Olympus FE-5020 review reveals how it performs

Price, appearance

Build quality, image quality, handling

The Olympus FE-5020 costs little and offers less. Design, build quality, features and image quality are all very disappointing, especially considering this camera comes from the same company that makes the E-620 and Pen E-P1. If you want something that...

Olympus attempts to make feature-rich 12MP compacts more accessible than ever...

Despite its shortcomings the FE-5020 boasts a wide-angle lens and sound 5x optical zoom not usually associated with a camera in its price range

The Olympus FE-5020 does a decent job for a cheaper, pocket sized digital camera. As you would expect there are a couple of issues, but on the whole I like this camera.

Ease of use - price for a small, compact camera

Photos could be brighter in places - shutter delay

On the whole the Olympus FE-5020 does the job it sets out to do. Picture quality is suitable for snapshots and ease of use is a major strength. There are one of two compromises made to keep the price down. These include a couple of picture quality...

Sometimes, against the odds, you find yourself expecting too much from certain entry-level digital cameras. The Olympus FE-5020 is one of those cameras. Olympus has a long history when it comes to photography. Their know-how and experience in the field...

The Olympus FE-5020 is an entry-level compact model that is simple to operate, with a low end price tag. On the down side it lacks in performance. If you need a quick camera for sporting events, quick snap shots, etc., you may wish to look elsewhere....

Easy to use with Auto Scene Selection ; Compact and easy to carry ; 2.7-Inch LCD ; Manages available light well

Slow performance ; Noise at all ISO settings ; Short battery life ; Image quality is not up to par with competition, with no real "Pop" in our photos

Good battery life

Poor ease of use, versatility, movie quality and flash. Just OK image quality and monitor & viewfinder