Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
39
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
38
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | June 2013 | March 2011 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 460k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Olympus 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 |