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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 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 - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 7 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 TG-1 iHS XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 XZ-2 iHS TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedDecember 2012May 2012Newer by 7 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k610kCrisper screen (+310k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 TG-1 iHS XZ-2 iHS 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography features
27
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (340 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography features
68
good battery life (350 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
good battery (340 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (346g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography info
46
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging factors
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
36
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (346g)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSOlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-08 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 346g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 350 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $450