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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was released 9 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-6 grades vs the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TG-6 HZ25W 
AnnouncedMay 2019July 2010More recent by 109 months
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus TG-6

 HZ25W TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung HZ25W

 TG-6 HZ25W 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has external 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 HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 vs the HZ25W.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and HZ25W.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-6 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
34
manual focus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
47
max fps high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
68
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
43
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Samsung HZ25W
Other name - WB5000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-05-22 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $449 $350