Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 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
- Additionally referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Released June 2013
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Lets look much closer at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-5020 scores versus the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| FE-5020 | TG-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus FE-5020
| TG-2 iHS | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 47 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
| FE-5020 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the TG-2 iHS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and TG-2 iHS.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
| Also referred to as | X-935 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2013-06-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 610k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137 gr (0.30 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 350 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $160 | $380 |