Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced January 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 7000
(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 7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 7000 was unveiled 5 years prior to the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 7000 grades versus the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
7000 | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus 7000
TG-2 iHS | 7000 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2009 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Clearer display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
7000 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 against the TG-2 iHS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and TG-2 iHS.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older 7000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Alternative name | mju 7000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2013-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 610k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 172 gr (0.38 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 350 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $280 | $380 |