Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung CL5
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL10
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Below is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung CL5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-610 was launched 23 months later than the CL5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-610 scores against the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung CL5
| TG-610 | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Olympus TG-610
| CL5 | TG-610 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung CL5
| TG-610 | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while 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).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 vs the CL5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and CL5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and CL5.
All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-610 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-610 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-610 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Samsung CL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Samsung CL5 |
| Alternative name | - | PL10 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 141g (0.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 210 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $223 | $391 |