Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-4

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 21 months earlier than the TG-4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the TG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the TG-4.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and TG-4.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.