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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was brought out 7 months after the HZ25W and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-610 grades versus the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TG-610 HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus TG-610

 HZ25W TG-610 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung HZ25W

 TG-610 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-610 and the HZ25W.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-610 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
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weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
no Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus TG-610Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-610 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 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 sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 190g (0.42 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 116 x 83 x 92mm (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 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $223 $350