Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G95

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G95, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5020 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the G95 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the G95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic G95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 and the G95.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and G95 is 95 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and G95.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-5020 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G95 will result in greater detail due to its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.