Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung GX-10
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2017
- Superseded the Olympus TG-4
- Successor is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched September 2006
- New Model is Samsung GX-20

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung GX-10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is very comparable but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

The TG-5 was manufactured 10 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-5 scores versus the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung GX-10
TG-5 | GX-10 | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 130 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Olympus TG-5
GX-10 | TG-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung GX-10
TG-5 | GX-10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 comes with physical 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) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-5 vs the GX-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and GX-10 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and GX-10.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-5 will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung GX-10 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2017-05-17 | 2006-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 793 gr (1.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $449 | $850 |