Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S2

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was brought out 3 years before the S2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 features physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 and the S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and S2.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic S2 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.