Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H400

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony H400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced 5 years prior to the H400 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 features outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony H400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the H400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and H400 is 95 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and H400.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H400 to resolve more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.