Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was introduced 14 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-860 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-860 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.