Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL210

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung TL210, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 5 years after the TL210 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-860 matches up vs the TL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Samsung TL210. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 vs the TL210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and TL210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and TL210.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-860 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.