Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 & Olympus TG-320. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus TG-320
FE-5010 | TG-320 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus FE-5010
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-320
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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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 |