Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS60

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was revealed 7 years prior to the ZS60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-5020 matches up against the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to 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") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the ZS60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and ZS60.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to result in extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be behind in sensor innovation.