Reasons to choose FE-5020
Released in 2009, FE-5020 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 137 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus FE-5020
vs Olympus Stylus 830
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
FE-502028 mm²
Stylus 830- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FE-5020 and Stylus 830 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FE-5020MetricStylus 830
12 MPEffective pixels8 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.54 µmPixel pitch1.89 µm
2.37 µm²Pixel area3.56 µm²
42.17 MP/cm²Pixel density28.11 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
137 gWeight165 g
xD-Picture Card, microSDStorageInternal storage
Lithium-Ion LI-42B rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FE-5020 and Stylus 830 have the same sensor area. The FE-5020 has the lighter body. The FE-5020 has the higher effective resolution. The FE-5020 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Stylus 830
Released in 2007, Stylus 830 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.