Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB210

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB210, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was revealed 5 years after the WB210 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-5 grades vs the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 has got physical dimensions 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 WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-5 compared to the WB210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and WB210.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB210 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 should have an edge in sensor tech.