Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SP-600 UZ side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus FE-5020 has external dimensions of 93 x 56 x 25 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.98″) and weighs 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz) (including batteries). Olympus SP-600 UZ has external dimensions of 110 x 90 x 91 mm (4.33 x 3.54 x 3.58″) and weighs 455 g (1.00 lb / 16.05 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 and the Olympus SP-600 UZ. Olympus FE-5020 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 34mm shorter and 66mm thinner than Olympus SP-600 UZ.
Comparison image of the Olympus FE-5020 and the Olympus SP-600 UZ Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SP-600 UZ.
Comparison image of the Olympus FE-5020 and the Olympus SP-600 UZ Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SP-600 UZ.
Top View Comparison image of the Olympus FE-5020 and the Olympus SP-600 UZ Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus FE-5020 is significantly lighter (318g ) than the Olympus SP-600 UZ which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the FE-5020 has a big advantage over the SP-600 UZ which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SP-600 UZ's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.70 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.