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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released March 2011
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 3 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR TG-2 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS SZ-30MR 
LaunchedJune 2013March 2011Fresher by 28 months
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR and the TG-2 iHS.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and TG-2 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and TG-2 iHS.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
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 decent MP (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (226 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
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 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (220 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (350 per charge)
 low frames per second (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than others (226g)
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 bad battery (220 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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 good battery pack (350 per charge)
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
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 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery (220 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (350 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
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 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (226 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone support
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 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have mic jack
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus SZ-30MROlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-03-02 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $279 $380