Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic LZ40

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic LZ40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was revealed 5 years earlier than the LZ40 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-5020 grades versus the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 features outside dimensions 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 LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic LZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the LZ40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and LZ40 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and LZ40.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to render greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.