Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-5
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-925
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4000 was released 8 years before the TG-5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-4000 scores vs the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus TG-5
| FE-4000 | TG-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus FE-4000
| TG-5 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2017 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 95 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-5
| FE-4000 | TG-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the TG-5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and TG-5 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and TG-5.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
manual focus
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Olympus FE-4000 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Street photography factors
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250g)
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Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than average (136 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
quite wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
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quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
| Also Known as | X-925 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2017-05-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 20.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $449 |