Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX7V

Lets look much closer at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was revealed 24 months earlier than the HX7V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 against the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and HX7V.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX7V to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.