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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-870
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 5 years after the HZ10W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-860 matches up versus the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TG-860 HZ10W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015May 2009More modern by 70 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus TG-860

 HZ10W TG-860 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung HZ10W

 TG-860 HZ10W 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor 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") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-860 versus the HZ10W.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and HZ10W.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
36
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-860
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
71
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (21mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (249g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
48
decently wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (249g)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224g (0.49 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical 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 300 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $300