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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm T400 and Olympus TG-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was brought out 6 years before the TG-5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm T400 grades vs the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm T400 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm T400

 TG-5 Fujifilm T400 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2012Fresher by 65 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm T400 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T400 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T400 and Olympus TG-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T400 vs the TG-5.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T400 and TG-5 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and TG-5.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm T400 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (250g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
57
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (250g)
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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2017-05-17
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 shots 340 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $449