Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus FE-5020

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and FE-5020 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was unveiled 2 years later than the FE-5020 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades vs the FE-5020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Olympus FE-5020. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Olympus FE-5020 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the FE-5020.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FE-5020.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z1000EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.