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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ25W 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 HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was launched 14 months later than the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-810 scores against the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TG-810 HZ25W 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2010More recent by 14 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus TG-810

 HZ25W TG-810 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung HZ25W

 TG-810 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider 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") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-810 vs the HZ25W.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and HZ25W.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-810 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher TG-810 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus TG-810Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-810 Samsung HZ25W
Other name - WB5000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $428 $350