Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung CL5

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung CL5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 4 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Samsung CL5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung CL5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the CL5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and CL5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and CL5.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will give you more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.