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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
46 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP130
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
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the TG-5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores versus the TG-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP120 TG-5 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm XP120

		

		

			
 TG-5 Fujifilm XP120 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP120 TG-5 
RevealedJanuary 2017May 2017Same age
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm XP120 versus Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the TG-5.
Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and TG-5.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP120 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm XP120 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
42
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
39
 has manual focus
 offers face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm XP120
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
64
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
46
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
46
 high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery life (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
67
 weather proofing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
 great battery life (340 shots)
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average in class (250g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP120
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
50
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
57
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proof
 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging info
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no external mic jack
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2017-01-05 2017-05-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 340 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $449