Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL220

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL220, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was brought out 7 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-5 matches up versus the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-5 compared to the TL220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and TL220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and TL220.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.