Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung ST65
90 Imaging
37 Features
51 Overall
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99 Imaging
36 Features
19 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Replacement is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
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Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung ST65, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-5 was launched 6 years after the ST65 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-5 scores against the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung ST65
| TG-5 | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2017 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 77 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Olympus TG-5
| ST65 | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung ST65
| TG-5 | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 vs the ST65.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and ST65 is 90 and 99 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and ST65.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST65 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung ST65 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung ST65 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2017-05-17 | 2011-01-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | - |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 data 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $449 | $130 |