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 Panasonic ZS50 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). Panasonic ZS50 has external dimensions of 111 x 65 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.34″) and weighs 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 and the Panasonic ZS50. Olympus FE-5020 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Panasonic ZS50.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS50.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS50.
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 (106g ) than the Panasonic ZS50 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 ZS50 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS50's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus FE-5020's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.