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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ10W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was unveiled 8 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-5 grades versus the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TG-5 HZ10W 
LaunchedMay 2017May 2009More recent by 98 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus TG-5

 HZ10W TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung HZ10W

 TG-5 HZ10W 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 and the HZ10W.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and HZ10W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-5 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
31
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (250g)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
68
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (250g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (249g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (340 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus Tough TG-5Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-05-17 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $449 $300