Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ15W

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung HZ15W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was manufactured 6 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-870 grades against the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 and the HZ15W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-870 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 provides a benefit in sensor technology.