Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Samsung TL350. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung TL350
TG-5 | TL350 | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 89 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Olympus TG-5
TL350 | TG-5 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung TL350
TG-5 | TL350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung TL350 | |
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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 |