Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-6
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Below, we are looking at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-5020 was released 10 years before the TG-6 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-5020 scores against the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus TG-6
| FE-5020 | TG-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus FE-5020
| TG-6 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2019 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 119 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus TG-6
| FE-5020 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the TG-6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and TG-6.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
| Also referred to as | X-935 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2019-05-22 |
| 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 20.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lb) | 253 gr (0.56 lb) |
| 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 All around 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 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $160 | $449 |