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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 6 years before the TG-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the TG-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP50 TG-5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm XP50

		

		

			
 TG-5 Fujifilm XP50 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2012More modern by 65 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP50 TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the TG-5.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and TG-5 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and TG-5.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP50 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
39
 focusing manually
 supports face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Street photography factors
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
46
 high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
64
 weather proofing
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
 better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
39
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 does not have Timelapse recording
57
 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not available
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
32
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone socket
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 images 340 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $449