Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus FE-5020

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX700 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 exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 4 years later than the FE-5020 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX700 HS scores versus the FE-5020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Olympus FE-5020. The full galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS vs the FE-5020.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and FE-5020 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and FE-5020.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.