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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Successor is Olympus TG-870
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-860 was manufactured 9 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-860 grades vs the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung GX-1S

 TG-860 GX-1S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2006More modern by 111 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kSharper display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Olympus TG-860

 GX-1S TG-860 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung GX-1S

 TG-860 GX-1S 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 compared to the GX-1S.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and GX-1S is 91 and 68 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and GX-1S.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-860 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-860 will render greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography highlights
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (21mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
48
really wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
33
really wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Samsung GX-1S
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Samsung GX-1S
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2006-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 pounds) 605 gr (1.33 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
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