Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX5

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung NX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TG-820 iHS was manufactured 21 months after the NX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung NX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the NX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and NX5 is 92 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and NX5.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX5 will show greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer TG-820 iHS will have an edge in sensor tech.