Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS3

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced 3 months later than the ZS3 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-5020 scores versus the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with outside 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 ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the ZS3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and ZS3.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus FE-5020 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.