Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was announced 6 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-6 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.