Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GF6

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic GF6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-5020 was introduced 4 years earlier than the GF6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the GF6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the GF6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and GF6 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and GF6.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-5020 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GF6 will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.