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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 4 years prior to the TG-320 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-5010 grades vs the TG-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus TG-320

 FE-5010 TG-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus FE-5010

 TG-320 FE-5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-320

 FE-5010 TG-320 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 versus the TG-320.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and TG-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and TG-320.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-320 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competition (130g)
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus TG-320
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus TG-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $0