Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus FE-5020

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX280 HS versus Olympus FE-5020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 3 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the FE-5020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Olympus FE-5020. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Olympus FE-5020 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX280 HS against the FE-5020.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and FE-5020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and FE-5020.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX280 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.