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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
31
Features
14
Overall
24

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL10
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung CL5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor size.

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The TG-320 was introduced 2 years after the CL5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-320 scores versus the CL5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung CL5

 TG-320 CL5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Olympus TG-320

 CL5 TG-320 

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung CL5

 TG-320 CL5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung CL5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 against the CL5.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and CL5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and CL5.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-320 will deliver extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher TG-320 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
24
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
Samsung CL5 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Samsung CL5 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
15
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography info
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL5 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
24
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung CL5
 Olympus TG-320Samsung CL5
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-320 Samsung CL5
Also referred to as - PL10
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 150 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $391