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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was launched 3 years after the HZ25W which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-3 matches up against the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TG-3 HZ25W 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2010More modern by 46 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus TG-3

 HZ25W TG-3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung HZ25W

 TG-3 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-3 and the HZ25W.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (247 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (330 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
74
great battery (330 shots)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
56
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (247g)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus Tough TG-3Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-03-31 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 330 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $350