Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GH5

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GH5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FE-5020 was introduced 8 years before the GH5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-5020 scores against the GH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the GH5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and GH5 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and GH5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5020 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GH5 will show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.