Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL100
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
Portability
91 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
91 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released May 2017
- Old Model is Olympus TG-4
- Replacement is Olympus TG-6
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternative Name is ST50
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-5 was brought out 8 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-5 matches up versus the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung TL100
| TG-5 | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2017 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 102 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus TG-5
| TL100 | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung TL100
| TG-5 | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 compared to the TL100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and TL100 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and TL100.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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you can focus manually
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Samsung TL100 Street photography features
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (250g)
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
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fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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better than average battery pack (340 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (219g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung TL100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung TL100 |
| Also called | - | ST50 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2017-05-17 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lb) | 219 gr (0.48 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $449 | $22 |