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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung HZ25W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was released 4 years after the HZ25W which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-4 grades versus the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TG-4 HZ25W 
LaunchedApril 2015July 2010Newer by 59 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus TG-4

 HZ25W TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung HZ25W

 TG-4 HZ25W 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 against the HZ25W.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and HZ25W.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
47
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery (380 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
62
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (247 grams)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-04-13 2010-07-06
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 247 grams (0.54 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
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 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 380 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $379 $350