Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FS25

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was released 6 months later than the FS25 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-5020 matches up against the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 versus the FS25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and FS25.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.