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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 4 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-5 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TG-5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedMay 2017August 2012Fresher by 58 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus TG-5

 Galaxy Camera 4G TG-5 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TG-5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 comes with external dimensions 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 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer TG-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
39
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (250g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
68
good battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (250g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
72
lighter than average (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
57
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
47
pretty wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
37
pretty wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus Tough TG-5Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-05-17 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
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 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 One One
Cost at release $449 $550