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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Additionally referred to as X-935
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

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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The FE-5020 was revealed 4 years prior to the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

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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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 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
60
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
24
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
31
really wide (24mm)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus 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