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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung DV150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was revealed 15 months after the DV150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-3 grades against the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung DV150F

 TG-3 DV150F 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2013More modern by 15 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus TG-3

 DV150F TG-3 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung DV150F

 TG-3 DV150F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 vs the DV150F.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and DV150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and DV150F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer TG-3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (330 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (330 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (116g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
56
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
great battery pack (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
rather wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging features
Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (247g)
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus Tough TG-3Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Samsung DV150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-31 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $150