Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung GX-20

Below, we are looking at the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung GX-20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very well matched but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-5 was revealed 9 years after the GX-20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-5 scores vs the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 has got external 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 GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 against the GX-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and GX-20 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and GX-20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will give you greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.