Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5 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 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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus TG-5
FE-5010 | TG-5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus FE-5010
TG-5 | FE-5010 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | January 2009 | More modern by 101 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus TG-5
FE-5010 | TG-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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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 |