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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was released 7 months after the HZ25W and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-310 scores vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TG-310 HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus TG-310

 HZ25W TG-310 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ25W

 TG-310 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 offers external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the HZ25W.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-310 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus TG-310Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-310 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 150 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $350