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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Launched May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was revealed 4 years after the Galaxy Camera which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-5 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-5 Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2013More modern by 52 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus TG-5

 Galaxy Camera TG-5 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-5 Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-5 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and Galaxy Camera is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (250g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
46
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
68
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (250 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
57
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (340 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (250 grams)
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus Tough TG-5Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-05-17 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $449 $450