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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 5 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-5010 scores versus the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FE-5010 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus FE-5010

 TG-630 iHS FE-5010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FE-5010 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 versus the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and TG-630 iHS is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
60
lighter than competition in class (130g)
environment proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (220 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $200