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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-870
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was introduced 5 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-860 matches up against the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TG-860 HZ30W 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus TG-860

 HZ30W TG-860 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung HZ30W

 TG-860 HZ30W 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 comes with physical measurements 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 HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-860 compared to the HZ30W.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and HZ30W.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-860
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography information
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
47
quite wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2010-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $280