Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung PL120
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2017
- Superseded the Olympus TG-4
- Replacement is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung PL120, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-5 was unveiled 6 years later than the PL120 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-5 matches up versus the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung PL120
| TG-5 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2017 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 78 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Olympus TG-5
| PL120 | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung PL120
| TG-5 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 has got exterior 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 PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-5 and the PL120.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and PL120.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung PL120 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger TG-5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung PL120 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2017-05-17 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | - |
| Card slots | Single | - |
| Launch pricing | $449 | $150 |