Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-5

Here, we are looking at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax K-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-5020 was launched 17 months earlier than the K-5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-5020 scores against the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 features 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) and the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax K-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 versus the K-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and K-5.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-5 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.