Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W330

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the W330 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-5020 grades vs the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 vs the W330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and W330.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W330 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.