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

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").

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.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
SZ-11 | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus SZ-11
TG-2 iHS | SZ-11 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 23 months |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+150k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
SZ-11 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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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 |