Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was manufactured 3 years before the FX90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-5020 grades against the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 features external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 and the FX90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and FX90.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.