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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-5 versus Samsung WB35F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was unveiled 3 years later than the WB35F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-5 matches up vs the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung WB35F

 TG-5 WB35F 
RevealedMay 2017January 2014More recent by 41 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus TG-5

 WB35F TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung WB35F

 TG-5 WB35F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 has outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 against the WB35F.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and WB35F.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
36
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-5
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (340 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
70
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
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fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus Tough TG-5Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Samsung WB35F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-05-17 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $449 $130