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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was manufactured 4 months before the TG-2 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the XZ-10 scores vs the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 XZ-10 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k610kSharper screen (+310k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus XZ-10

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS XZ-10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 XZ-10 TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Olympus XZ-10 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 versus the TG-2 iHS.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and TG-2 iHS.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to factor the production date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
45
 you can focus manually
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
 has face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
60
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (221g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
68
 better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 no Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
53
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (26mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse recording
46
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (350 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
35
 pretty wide (26mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (221g)
36
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 no external mic socket
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-30 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless -
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type 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 -
Card slots One One
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