Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-5
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95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
(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
- Released July 2009
- Additionally Known as X-935
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2017
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
- Replacement is Olympus TG-6
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Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5020 was announced 8 years earlier than the TG-5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus TG-5
| FE-5020 | TG-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus FE-5020
| TG-5 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2017 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 95 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-5
| FE-5020 | TG-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got 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-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 versus the TG-5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and TG-5 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and TG-5.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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environment proofing
lighter than competition (137 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (250 grams)
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environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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lighter than competition (137 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
good battery life (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (250 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography info
fairly wide (24mm)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (250 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
| Other name | X-935 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2017-05-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | TruePic VIII |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 20.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137g (0.30 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 340 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $160 | $449 |