Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX5
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX5 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
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2010
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On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very similar but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-810 was released 15 months later than the NX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-810 scores vs the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 & Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung NX5
| TG-810 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Olympus TG-810
| NX5 | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX5
| TG-810 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has exterior 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 NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-810 vs the NX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and NX5 is 92 and 80 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and NX5.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-810 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX5 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent TG-810 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus TG-810 | Samsung NX5 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2010-06-01 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 15MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| 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 | BuiltIn | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | 400 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $428 | $499 |