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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung HZ15W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-810 scores versus the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung HZ15W

 TG-810 HZ15W 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 31 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus TG-810

 HZ15W TG-810 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung HZ15W

 TG-810 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 vs the HZ15W.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and HZ15W.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-810 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung HZ15W
 Olympus TG-810Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-810 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE 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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $428 $330