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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 FE-5020 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus FE-5020

 TG-820 iHS FE-5020 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 FE-5020 TG-820 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-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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
60
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
24
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition in class (137g)
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
31
decently wide (24mm)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus TG-820 iHS
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