Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX5
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
- Successor is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2010
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Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-4 was announced 4 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-4 grades versus the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung NX5
| TG-4 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2015 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 60 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Olympus TG-4
| NX5 | TG-4 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX5
| TG-4 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 vs the NX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and NX5.
All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-4 will show greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer TG-4 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung NX5 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2015-04-13 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
| 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| 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 | 380 pictures | 400 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $379 | $499 |
