Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 1

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is fairly close but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The FE-5020 was revealed 5 years prior to the 1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-5020 scores vs the 1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the 1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and 1 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and 1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The FE-5020 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder. The more aged FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.