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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 6 years before the TG-3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-5010 scores vs the TG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus TG-3

 FE-5010 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus FE-5010

 TG-3 FE-5010 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2009Newer by 63 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-3

 FE-5010 TG-3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 against the TG-3.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and TG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and TG-3.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Olympus TG-3 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (330 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography details
60
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
great battery power (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
56
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery power (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-07 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount 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 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
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 per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 330 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $350