Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX200

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX200, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The TG-5 was introduced 5 years later than the NX200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-5 grades versus the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 compared to the NX200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and NX200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.