Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus FE-5020

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus FE-5020, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 5 years later than the FE-5020 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX610 HS grades vs the FE-5020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Olympus FE-5020. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS against the FE-5020.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and FE-5020.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to result in greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.