Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Also Known as X-935
(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
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5020 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
FE-5020 | TG-820 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus FE-5020
TG-820 iHS | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | July 2009 | Newer by 31 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1030k | 230k | Crisper display (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
FE-5020 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 versus the TG-820 iHS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and TG-820 iHS.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Also called as | X-935 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | TruePic VI |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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 | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,030k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 3.50 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 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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 137g (0.30 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 | - | 220 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $160 | $500 |