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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Samsung NX5
(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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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung NX5

 TG-810 NX5 
RevealedAugust 2011June 2010More recent by 15 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

Contrast the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (400 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography information
Samsung NX5 Travel photography information
64
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
good battery life (400 per charge)
MP count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography info
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
Samsung NX5 Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
24
provides face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (499g)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX5
 Olympus TG-810Samsung 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