Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung CL80
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38 Features
51 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Revealed May 2017
- Old Model is Olympus TG-4
- New Model is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as ST5500
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung CL80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-5 was manufactured 7 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-5 grades versus the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Samsung CL80. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung CL80
| TG-5 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2017 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 90 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus TG-5
| CL80 | TG-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.7" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung CL80
| TG-5 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 versus the CL80.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and CL80 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and CL80.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung CL80 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung CL80 |
| Also Known as | - | ST5500 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2017-05-17 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 4800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 | 340 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $449 | $400 |