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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the TG-5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-5010 grades vs the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus TG-5

 FE-5010 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus FE-5010

 TG-5 FE-5010 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2009More modern by 101 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-5

 FE-5010 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 features outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 versus the TG-5.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and TG-5 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and TG-5.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography features
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
60
lighter than competition (130g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
good battery (340 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (250g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (250g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $449