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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was announced 6 years prior to the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 FE-5010 TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus FE-5010

 TG-850 iHS FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 FE-5010 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 against the TG-850 iHS.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and TG-850 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and TG-850 iHS.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
60
lighter than competition in class (130g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery pack (330 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging info
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4616 x 3464
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $250