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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
76
Imaging
68
Features
79
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T3
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and TG-5 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 10 months earlier than the TG-5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm X-T2 TG-5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 TG-5 Fujifilm X-T2 
IntroducedMay 2017July 2016Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm X-T2 TG-5 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 has physical dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has sizing 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 X-T2 versus Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the TG-5.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and TG-5 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and TG-5.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will show more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
39
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography info
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (340 CIPA)
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (340 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery power (340 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (340 CIPA)
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T2
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
34
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (250g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm X-T2Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2016-07-07 2017-05-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 grams (1.12 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 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 340 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 2 1
Cost at launch $1,600 $449