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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 7 years after the TL350 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-5 grades vs the TL350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung TL350

 TG-5 TL350 
RevealedMay 2017February 2010More modern by 89 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Olympus TG-5

 TL350 TG-5 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung TL350

 TG-5 TL350 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 compared to the TL350.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and TL350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and TL350.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-5 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography factors
Samsung TL350 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (250g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Sports photography highlights
46
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Samsung TL350
68
good battery life (340 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
57
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL350 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Samsung TL350
 Olympus Tough TG-5Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Samsung TL350
Also referred to as - WB2000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-05-17 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 195 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $449 $400