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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung GX-20

 TG-4 GX-20 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2008More modern by 88 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Olympus TG-4

 GX-20 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung GX-20

 TG-4 GX-20 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
71
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
Samsung GX-20 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
74
good battery power (380 per charge)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
weather proofing
good MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
62
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
9
no video recording
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung GX-20
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung GX-20
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-04-13 2008-01-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $379 $850