Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-5
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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90 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2012
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched May 2017
- Old Model is Olympus TG-4
- Later Model is Olympus TG-6
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Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and TG-5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
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Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Olympus TG-5
| Fujifilm XF1 | TG-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm XF1
| TG-5 | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2017 |  | September 2012 | More modern by 56 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-5
| Fujifilm XF1 | TG-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 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).
Check the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the TG-5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and TG-5 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and TG-5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm XF1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others (255 grams)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (255 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
good battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (250g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (340 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (255 grams)
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
| Fujifilm XF1 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm XF1 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2017-05-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data 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 | 255g (0.56 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 199 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-50 | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $380 | $449 |