Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-1L

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung GX-1L, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-4 was unveiled 9 years after the GX-1L which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-4 scores against the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 vs the GX-1L.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and GX-1L is 90 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and GX-1L.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-4 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-4 will give greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer TG-4 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.