Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH27

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched 17 months before the FH27 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-5020 grades versus the FH27 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outside 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) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the FH27.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and FH27.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.