Olympus's 2009 wide-zoom compact — 12MP CCD, 24-120mm equiv 5x zoom, xD/microSD; sold as X-935 in some markets
The Olympus FE-5020 was a 12-megapixel compact announced on 22 July 2009, one of the last generations of the entry-level FE line before Olympus consolidated its compact ranges. In some regions the identical camera was sold as the Olympus X-935, so used listings appear under both names for the same body.
Its 12-megapixel 1/2.3in CCD sits behind a 5x wide-angle zoom starting at a 24mm equivalent — unusually wide for a budget compact of its day — with a maximum aperture of f/3.3-5.8. A 2.7in LCD handles framing, sensitivity runs from ISO 64 to 1600, and the top shutter speed is 1/500s. Feature-wise it carried AF tracking, advanced face detection, i-Auto scene selection and Olympus's Magic Filters, with 640x480 video and storage to both xD-Picture Card and microSD. The body measures 93x56x25mm and weighs about 137g with battery.
The 24mm wide end makes the FE-5020 more useful for landscapes, interiors and cramped travel scenes than most rivals in its class, and the microSD slot spares buyers the discontinued-xD problem. It remains a fully automatic camera with no manual exposure, so it suits casual shooters and CCD-compact enthusiasts rather than anyone wanting control.
The dual card support is the key used-market advantage — confirm which card type is included, as microSD is cheap while xD is collectible-priced. Check the proprietary lithium-ion battery holds charge and a charger or USB lead is present, look for the usual lens-barrel extension faults, and inspect the LCD and the wide lens front element, which is exposed to scuffs on such a compact body.