Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-5020

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was manufactured 5 months before the FE-5020 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S620 scores against the FE-5020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 has external dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-5020 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S620 against the FE-5020.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and FE-5020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and FE-5020.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.