Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX5

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly similar but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The TG-320 was manufactured 20 months later than the NX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-320 matches up versus the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-320 compared to the NX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and NX5 is 94 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and NX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will offer greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent TG-320 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.