Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-870

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-870, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5020 was introduced 7 years before the TG-870 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FE-5020 scores against the TG-870 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-870 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 vs the TG-870.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and TG-870.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-870 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.