Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX700

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced 12 months earlier than the FX700 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FE-5020 grades against the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got 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) and the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the FX700.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and FX700.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FX700 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.