Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A700

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The FE-5020 was manufactured 20 months after the A700 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony A700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 and the A700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and A700 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and A700.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The FE-5020 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more recent FE-5020 provides an advantage in sensor tech.