Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB150F

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB150F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was brought out 5 years later than the WB150F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-5 matches up versus the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 features 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 WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 against the WB150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB150F to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger TG-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.