Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax W60

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was released at a similar time to the W60 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-5020 scores versus the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 against the W60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and W60.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-5020 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.