Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung DV300F

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.