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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(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
Olympus TG-610
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus TG-610

 FE-5020 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus FE-5020

 TG-610 FE-5020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-610

 FE-5020 TG-610 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
60
weather sealing
lighter than others (137g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
24
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (137g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
31
fairly wide (24mm)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus TG-610
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