Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Below, we are comparing the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus E-M10 III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-5020 was released 9 years prior to the E-M10 III and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the E-M10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 offers external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 III has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus E-M10 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the E-M10 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and E-M10 III is 95 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and E-M10 III.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-5020 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus E-M10 III will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.