Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB50F
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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92 Imaging
40 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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
- Older Model is Olympus TG-4
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Released January 2014

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB50F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-5 was announced 3 years after the WB50F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-5 matches up against the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung WB50F
TG-5 | WB50F | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 41 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus TG-5
WB50F | TG-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung WB50F
TG-5 | WB50F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-5 vs the WB50F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and WB50F.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung WB50F |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2017-05-17 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 207 grams (0.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $449 | $180 |