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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was brought out 3 years before the TG-810 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-5020 grades versus the TG-810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus TG-810

 FE-5020 TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus FE-5020

 TG-810 FE-5020 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-810

 FE-5020 TG-810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 offers 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) and the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the TG-810.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and TG-810 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and TG-810.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
60
weather proof
lighter than others (137 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
24
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (137 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
31
quite wide (24mm)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus TG-810
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5020 Olympus TG-810
Also called X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III 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 speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $160 $428