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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-11 scores vs the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SZ-11 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus SZ-11

 TG-2 iHS SZ-11 
RevealedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 23 months
Display resolution610k460kCrisper display (+150k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SZ-11 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-11 and the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and TG-2 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-11 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-27 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display 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 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 200 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $253 $380