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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP70
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP90
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TG-5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores versus the TG-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm XP80 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm XP80

 TG-5 Fujifilm XP80 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2015Fresher by 28 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm XP80 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 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") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the TG-5.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and TG-5 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and TG-5.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP80 to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP80
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
46
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP80
Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
65
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
great battery pack (340 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (250 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
no Timelapse function
57
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (250g)
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm XP80Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-14 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" 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 210 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $149 $449