Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX11

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung NX11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty close but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-5020 was introduced 17 months prior to the NX11 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FE-5020 matches up against the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 provides external measurements 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 Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the NX11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and NX11 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and NX11.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-5020 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX11 will render greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.