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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
71 Imaging
52 Features
85 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 was brought out 5 months later than the TG-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-M1 scores vs the TG-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 E-M1 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k610kSharper display (+427k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS E-M1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 E-M1 TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedOctober 2013June 2013Same age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M1 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 and the TG-2 iHS.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and TG-2 iHS is 71 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and TG-2 iHS.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
71
 has manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/320s)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
27
 provides face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
77
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
 good ISO range (25,600)
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
69
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 bad battery life (350 CIPA)
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (350 CIPA)
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
65
 lighter than competition in class (497g)
 environment sealing
 offers focus by touch
 resolution is good (16MP)
 bad battery life (350 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
68
 better than average battery (350 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
72
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 bad battery life (350 shots)
46
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
36
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes microphone jack
 lighter than competition in class (497g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
36
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2013-10-28 2013-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePIC VII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 81 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 497 grams (1.10 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $799 $380