Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SL202

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung SL202, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was manufactured 6 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-860 matches up against the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 has 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) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung SL202 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 and the SL202.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and SL202.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.