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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Also referred to as X-935
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-5020 grades against the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FE-5020 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus FE-5020

 TG-630 iHS FE-5020 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FE-5020 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 provides 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-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 against the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
60
weather proof
lighter than average in class (137g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
24
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
65
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5020 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Also referred to as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137g (0.30 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $160 $200