Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
XZ-10 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 610k | Sharper screen (+310k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus XZ-10
TG-2 iHS | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
XZ-10 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | June 2013 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $428 | $380 |