Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-20

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty close but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-4 was unveiled 7 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-4 grades vs the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 and the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and GX-20 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and GX-20.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-4 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-4 will render extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer TG-4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.