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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 7000 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus 7000

 TG-2 iHS 7000 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 7000 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7000
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
55
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
36
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
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