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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TG-320 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-5020 grades vs the TG-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus TG-320

 FE-5020 TG-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus FE-5020

 TG-320 FE-5020 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-320

 FE-5020 TG-320 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus TG-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 versus the TG-320.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and TG-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and TG-320.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
60
environment sealing
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
24
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
65
lighter than competition (137 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography highlights
31
decently wide (24mm)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus TG-320
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Olympus TG-320
Also Known as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 grams (0.30 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 150 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $0