Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung TL500

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung TL500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-6 was brought out 8 years after the TL500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-6 grades versus the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 against the TL500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and TL500.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-6 will produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.