Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX10
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Later Model is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released April 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX11
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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-5 versus Samsung NX10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
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Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-5 grades vs the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung NX10
| TG-5 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2017 |  | April 2010 | Newer by 87 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus TG-5
| NX10 | TG-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung NX10
| TG-5 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 vs the NX10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and NX10 is 90 and 80 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and NX10.
All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX10 will show greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung NX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung NX10 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2017-05-17 | 2010-04-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 572 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 images | 400 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $449 | $626 |