Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV150F
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced May 2017
- Old Model is Olympus TG-4
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Launched January 2013

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV150F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-5 was revealed 4 years later than the DV150F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-5 matches up vs the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung DV150F
TG-5 | DV150F | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 54 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus TG-5
DV150F | TG-5 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung DV150F
TG-5 | DV150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 versus the DV150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and DV150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and DV150F.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV150F to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger TG-5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung DV150F |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2017-05-17 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 grams (0.55 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $449 | $150 |