Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A6100

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony A6100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5020 was manufactured 11 years earlier than the A6100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-5020 scores against the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 & Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 against the A6100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and A6100 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and A6100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-5020 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A6100 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.