Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung CL5
90 Imaging
37 Features
51 Overall
42
95 Imaging
31 Features
14 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Renewed by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL10
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Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-5 versus Samsung CL5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe TG-5 was revealed 8 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-5 scores against the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung CL5
| TG-5 | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2017 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 101 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Olympus TG-5
| CL5 | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung CL5
| TG-5 | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Samsung CL5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 and the CL5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and CL5 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and CL5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-5 will show extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung CL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung CL5 |
| Also Known as | - | PL10 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2017-05-17 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lb) | 141 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| 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 | 340 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $449 | $391 |