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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-820 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 4 years earlier than the TG-820 iHS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-5010 scores vs the TG-820 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 FE-5010 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus FE-5010

 TG-820 iHS FE-5010 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kClearer screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 FE-5010 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outer 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-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 versus the TG-820 iHS.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and TG-820 iHS is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and TG-820 iHS.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
60
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 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
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 One One
Cost at launch $130 $500