Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched 3 months later than the H20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-5020 scores versus the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 provides physical dimensions 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 H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the H20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and H20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-5020 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.