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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(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
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The TG-5 was launched 4 years later than the EX2F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-5 grades vs the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung EX2F

 TG-5 EX2F 
LaunchedMay 2017December 2012More recent by 54 months
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus TG-5

 EX2F TG-5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung EX2F

 TG-5 EX2F 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. 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 EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-5 versus Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 versus the EX2F.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and EX2F.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The TG-5 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher TG-5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
39
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250 grams)
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
68
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (250g)
71
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus Tough TG-5Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Samsung EX2F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-05-17 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $449 $478