Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung DV150F

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung DV150F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was brought out 2 years later than the DV150F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-860 matches up against the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 compared to the DV150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-860 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.