Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB600

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was introduced 20 months after the HZ30W making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-810 matches up against the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung HZ30W
TG-810 | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus TG-810
HZ30W | TG-810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung HZ30W
TG-810 | HZ30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has outside dimensions 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 HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 against the HZ30W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and HZ30W.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger TG-810 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also called | - | WB600 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 gr (0.47 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | 220 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $428 | $280 |