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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced June 2013
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was released 9 months prior to the TG-3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the TG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-3

 TG-2 iHS TG-3 
Display resolution610k460kSharper display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TG-3 TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedMarch 2014June 2013Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus TG-3

 TG-2 iHS TG-3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the TG-3.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and TG-3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography advice
27
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Olympus TG-3 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography information
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great battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging information
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-28 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $380 $350