Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and FE-5020 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was manufactured 19 months after the FE-5020 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-5 scores against the FE-5020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 comes with outer measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-5 and the FE-5020.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and FE-5020 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and FE-5020.

All in all, both cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-5 uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer E-5 provides an edge in sensor technology.