Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-320
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
- Later Model is Olympus VR-330
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus VR-320, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-2 iHS was revealed 24 months later than the VR-320 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the VR-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus VR-320
TG-2 iHS | VR-320 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Sharper display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
VR-320 | TG-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus VR-320
TG-2 iHS | VR-320 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features outer measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the VR-320.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and VR-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and VR-320.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Olympus VR-320 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-28 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 610 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | OLED | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-90B | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $380 | $179 |