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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89 Imaging
63 Features
68 Overall
65

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-5 versus Samsung NX2000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The TG-5 was brought out 3 years after the NX2000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-5 scores against the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung NX2000

		

		

			
 TG-5 NX2000 
LaunchedMay 2017November 2013Newer by 43 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 NX2000 TG-5 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k460kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung NX2000

		

		

			
 TG-5 NX2000 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 comes with external dimensions 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 NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 and the NX2000.
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and NX2000.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX2000 will give you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer TG-5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography factors
39
 you can focus manually
 comes with face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
77
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than average (250 grams)
77
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (228g)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
46
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery power (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
61
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 no image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
68
 good battery power (340 shots)
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than average (250 grams)
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
72
 lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
 comes with focus by touch
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
57
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery power (340 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
72
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging advice
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than average (250g)
35
 screen is touchscreen
 supports face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (228g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Samsung NX2000
 Olympus Tough TG-5Samsung NX2000
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Samsung NX2000
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-05-17 2013-11-30
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 25 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 228 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life 340 images 340 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $449 $599