Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-5
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
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The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades against the TG-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus TG-5
| FE-4030 | TG-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus FE-4030
| TG-5 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2017 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 89 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-5
| FE-4030 | TG-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 against the TG-5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and TG-5 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and TG-5.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-4030 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2017-05-17 |
| Body design | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 20.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 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 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 | - | 340 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $130 | $449 |
