Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH20

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was announced 5 months earlier than the FH20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the FH20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys external 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 Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 versus the FH20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and FH20.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.