Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Released February 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 8010
(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
- Introduced June 2013
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 8010 was revealed 4 years before the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the 8010 grades against the TG-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| 8010 | TG-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus 8010
| TG-2 iHS | 8010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 41 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
| 8010 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while 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).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 versus the TG-2 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and TG-2 iHS.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus 8010 to show greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
| Also called | mju Tough 8010 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-02-02 | 2013-06-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $600 | $380 |