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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 23 months later than the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung HZ25W

 TG-1 iHS HZ25W 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 HZ25W TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung HZ25W

 TG-1 iHS HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the HZ25W.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and HZ25W.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-1 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
68
good battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-08 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 350 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $350