Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.