Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX1000

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX1000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-5 was launched 5 years later than the NX1000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-5 scores vs the NX1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 comes with external 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 NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 and the NX1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and NX1000.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.