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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was revealed 4 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung HZ10W

 TG-850 iHS HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2009Newer by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 HZ10W TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung HZ10W

 TG-850 iHS HZ10W 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the HZ10W.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and HZ10W.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to render greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
72
better than average battery (330 shots)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
50
relatively wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
33
relatively wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-29 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4616 x 3464 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes 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 218g (0.48 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 330 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $300