Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung CL80

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung CL80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was released 13 months after the CL80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-610 matches up vs the CL80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 vs the CL80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and CL80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and CL80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-610 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.