Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6000

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was brought out within a month of the 6000 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-5020 scores vs the 6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 features external measurements 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 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 and the 6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and 6000.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-5020 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.