Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ10W

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

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.

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

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.