Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX5
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54 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2019
- Replaced the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced June 2010
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Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung NX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly similar but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-6 was revealed 9 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-6 grades vs the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung NX5
| TG-6 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2019 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 110 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Olympus TG-6
| NX5 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung NX5
| TG-6 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outer measurements 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 NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 and the NX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and NX5.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung NX5 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2019-05-22 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 11.00 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, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lbs) | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| 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 photos | 400 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $449 | $499 |