Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was brought out 24 months prior to the SP-810 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the SP-810 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FE-5020 against the SP-810 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and SP-810 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and SP-810 UZ.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.