Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL225

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was released 6 years after the TL225 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-870 matches up vs the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Samsung TL225. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 provides outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 compared to the TL225.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and TL225 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and TL225.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-870 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.