Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500
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![Olympus Tough TG-5 front Olympus Tough TG-5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-5/Olympus-TG-5-front.jpg)
![Samsung TL500 front Samsung TL500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-TL500.jpg)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
- Replacement is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternate Name is EX1
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
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.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung TL500
TG-5 | TL500 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 84 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Olympus TG-5
TL500 | TG-5 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung TL500
TG-5 | TL500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-5-vs-Samsung-TL500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.
![Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-5-vs-Samsung-TL500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-5-vs-Samsung-TL500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-5-vs-Samsung-TL500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung TL500 |
Also called as | - | EX1 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-05-17 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 386 grams (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $449 | $527 |