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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Released June 2013
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was brought out 4 years prior to the TG-5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the TG-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS TG-5 
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-5 TG-2 iHS 
ReleasedMay 2017June 2013More modern by 47 months
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the TG-5.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and TG-5.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really consider the age  of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography details
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 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
39
 you can focus manually
 offers face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography info
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery life (350 per charge)
 max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
46
 fast shooting (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery life (340 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
68
 good battery life (350 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low MP (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
68
 good battery life (340 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors (250 grams)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography highlights
46
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 good battery life (350 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
57
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery life (340 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
36
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 does not have mic socket
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic socket
 heavier than competitors (250 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-06-28 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 340 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $449