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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 5 years after the HZ25W which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-870 scores versus the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TG-870 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016July 2010Newer by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus TG-870

 HZ25W TG-870 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung HZ25W

 TG-870 HZ25W 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 provides external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 against the HZ25W.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and HZ25W.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-870 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
manual focus
exports RAW files
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (221g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (300 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
69
great battery (300 per charge)
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (21mm)
heavier than others in class (221g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery (300 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (221g)
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $350