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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 9 years before the TG-5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-3010 scores against the TG-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus TG-5

 FE-3010 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TG-5 FE-3010 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2009More recent by 101 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-5

 FE-3010 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 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).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 against the TG-5.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and TG-5 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and TG-5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
has manual focus
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
max fps high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
57
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (250g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2017-05-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 108 grams (0.24 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $140 $449