Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009
- Other Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FE-5020 was revealed 17 months prior to the TG-610 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-5020 scores vs the TG-610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus TG-610
FE-5020 | TG-610 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus FE-5020
TG-610 | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-610
FE-5020 | TG-610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the TG-610.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and TG-610.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus TG-610 |
Also called | X-935 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 137g (0.30 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 210 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $160 | $223 |