Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-10

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was released 18 months earlier than the SZ-10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-5020 scores vs the SZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SZ-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 and the SZ-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and SZ-10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-10 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.