Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ10W

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 10 years after the HZ10W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-6 grades against the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-6 and the HZ10W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and HZ10W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-6 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.