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Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm A150 versus Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was manufactured 9 years prior to the TG-5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm A150 grades against the TG-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm A150 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm A150

 TG-5 Fujifilm A150 
RevealedMay 2017February 2009More modern by 100 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm A150 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A150 offers physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A150 versus Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the TG-5.

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and TG-5 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and TG-5.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-5 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A150
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
56
lighter than others (130g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (250g)
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Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-04 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $449