Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung TL500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very well matched but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was manufactured 6 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-5 scores versus the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 provides 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) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 compared to the TL500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus TG-5 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 will have an edge in sensor technology.