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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and TG-5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 5 years prior to the TG-5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the TG-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm X20 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm X20

 TG-5 Fujifilm X20 
RevealedMay 2017April 2013Newer by 49 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm X20 TG-5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the TG-5.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and TG-5 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and TG-5.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm X20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
39
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Olympus TG-5 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
61
great battery power (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
68
good battery power (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm X20Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X20 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-04-29 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 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
Highest flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 photographs 340 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $449