Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB250F

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB250F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 4 years after the WB250F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-5 grades versus the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 vs the WB250F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.