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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5500
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ50W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was revealed 21 months after the HZ50W making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-320 grades versus the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung HZ50W

 TG-320 HZ50W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2010Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus TG-320

 HZ50W TG-320 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung HZ50W

 TG-320 HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 and the HZ50W.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and HZ50W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and HZ50W.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer TG-320 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography features
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung HZ50W
 Olympus TG-320Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-320 Samsung HZ50W
Also called - WB5500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 91mm (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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B SLB-11A
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
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $250