Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB350F

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung WB350F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was manufactured 3 years later than the WB350F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-5 matches up against the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 features external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 compared to the WB350F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and WB350F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB350F to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.