Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV300F
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV300F 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
- Released May 2017
- Superseded the Olympus TG-4
- Updated by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Released January 2012

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV300F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-5 was brought out 5 years later than the DV300F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-5 scores against the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung DV300F
TG-5 | DV300F | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 66 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus TG-5
DV300F | TG-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung DV300F
TG-5 | DV300F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 has got outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-5 and the DV300F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and DV300F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and DV300F.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung DV300F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2017-05-17 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $449 | $200 |