Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GF2

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic GF2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is very close but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5020 was announced 19 months earlier than the GF2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-5020 matches up against the GF2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with 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 GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic GF2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 and the GF2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and GF2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and GF2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The FE-5020 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The older FE-5020 will be behind in sensor innovation.