Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
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Below is a extensive review of the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-5010 was released 5 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-5010 matches up against the TG-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| FE-5010 | TG-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus FE-5010
| TG-2 iHS | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
| FE-5010 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with external 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) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 versus the TG-2 iHS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and TG-2 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and TG-2 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-01-07 | 2013-06-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 610k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 350 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $130 | $380 |