Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Announced December 2012
Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-810 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly close but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-810 was announced 16 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-810 grades against the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
TG-810 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-810
XZ-2 iHS | TG-810 | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | August 2011 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
TG-810 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 920k | 920k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-810 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-810 and the XZ-2 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and XZ-2 iHS is 92 and 85 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and XZ-2 iHS.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-810 will result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 346g (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 340 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $428 | $450 |