Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-100 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-100 was manufactured 8 months after the TG-2 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-100 grades versus the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and TG-2 iHS is 63 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SP-100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.