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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-5 versus Samsung SL202, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-5 was manufactured 8 years after the SL202 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-5 matches up vs the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung SL202

 TG-5 SL202 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2009Newer by 101 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus TG-5

 SL202 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung SL202

 TG-5 SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 against the SL202.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and SL202.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-5 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
25
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography features
Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
46
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
68
better than average battery (340 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging info
Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Samsung SL202
 Olympus Tough TG-5Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-05-17 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $449 $140