Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX2000

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung NX2000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 19 months prior to the NX2000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the NX2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and NX2000.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.