Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W370

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was announced 5 months earlier than the W370 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-5020 scores versus the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys outside 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 W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 against the W370.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and W370.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.