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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was unveiled 4 years before the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-5010 grades versus the TG-1 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 FE-5010 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus FE-5010

 TG-1 iHS FE-5010 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 40 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 FE-5010 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 against the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and TG-1 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others (130 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
60
lighter than others (130g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography features
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $399