Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SZ-11

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SZ-11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-5020 scores vs the SZ-11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the SZ-11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and SZ-11 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and SZ-11.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-11 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.