Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ15W

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung HZ15W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 6 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-860 matches up versus the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys 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 HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 vs the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.