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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-5 versus Samsung HZ25W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 6 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-5 grades against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TG-5 HZ25W 
LaunchedMay 2017July 2010Newer by 84 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus TG-5

 HZ25W TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung HZ25W

 TG-5 HZ25W 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 and the HZ25W.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
34
has manual focus
exports RAW files
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
46
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
43
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (250g)
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus Tough TG-5Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-05-17 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data 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 250g (0.55 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $449 $350