Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ200

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FZ200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched 4 years prior to the FZ200 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-5020 scores vs the FZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 provides 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 FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic FZ200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 versus the FZ200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and FZ200.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.