Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung CL80

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung CL80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was brought out 20 months later than the CL80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-810 scores vs the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 & Samsung CL80. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 features external measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-810 and the CL80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and CL80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and CL80.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-810 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.