Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus TG-5

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.

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.

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.

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

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.