Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was revealed 6 months prior to the TS2 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 offers external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 and the TS2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and TS2.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS2 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.