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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-870
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung TL320, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was revealed 6 years after the TL320 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-860 matches up versus the TL320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung TL320

 TG-860 TL320 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Olympus TG-860

 TL320 TG-860 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung TL320

 TG-860 TL320 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-860 compared to the TL320.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and TL320 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and TL320.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography features
Samsung TL320 Travel photography features
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography factors
47
really wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
33
really wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Samsung TL320
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Samsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Samsung TL320
Alternate name - WB1000
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 224 grams (0.49 pounds) -
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $380