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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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
  • Launched June 2013
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 3 years prior to the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the TG-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SP-610UZ TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 TG-2 iHS SP-610UZ 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SP-610UZ TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and TG-2 iHS is 79 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and TG-2 iHS.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
61
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
26
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 350 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $380