Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX300M
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced January 2013
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The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung NX300M, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-5 matches up vs the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung NX300M
| TG-5 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2017 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus TG-5
| NX300M | TG-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 768k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung NX300M
| TG-5 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 against the NX300M.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and NX300M.
Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-5 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will result in more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung NX300M | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung NX300M |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2017-05-17 | 2013-01-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VIII | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 331 gr (0.73 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | 330 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $449 | $699 |