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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 19 months later than the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-320 grades vs the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TG-320 HZ25W 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus TG-320

 HZ25W TG-320 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung HZ25W

 TG-320 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 versus the HZ25W.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher TG-320 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
has manual focus
saves RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (155 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (150 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus TG-320Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-320 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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